Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FITZHARRIS AVENUE, BH9 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FITZHARRIS AVENUE, BH9 1BU.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH9 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Fitzharris Avenue, 0.9km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00077738 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1BU. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 172,500

7 sales · Mean £ 181,223

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH9 1BU is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences111
Anti-social behaviour88
Shoplifting58
Vehicle crime49
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.2 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.1 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Guven Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Charminster Bakery0.5 km
  • Hi Therapies Limited0.5 km
  • Metro Market0.5 km
  • Premier Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • The Woodpecker Cafe1.0 km
  • 29 Spices0.5 km
  • Creams Cafe0.5 km
  • Erbil Shawarma0.5 km
  • Havana Wine Bar0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • European Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • Jee Foo0.5 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Alma Fish Bar0.8 km
  • NJoy Pizza0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
  • Fiveways0.6 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.1 km
  • Richmond Arms0.4 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.3 km
  • Pokesdown2.9 km
  • Branksome4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Albans Church0.1 km
  • St. Albans Church0.1 km
  • Maxwell Road0.2 km
  • Richmond Wood Road0.2 km
  • Charminster0.2 km