Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

LINWOOD ROAD, BH9 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINWOOD ROAD, BH9 1DW.

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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

BH9 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 40.2% year-on-year.

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

BH9 1DW is a mixed residential area on Linwood Road, 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 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 40.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1DW 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 1DW. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 212,500

10 sales · Mean £ 204,951

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

2 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Detached

£ 460,000

3 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

Crime around BH9 1DW is moderate at 60 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour95
Shoplifting88
Vehicle crime51
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.1 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Guven Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.3 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.2 km
  • Flicks0.2 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.3 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.4 km
  • The Buffalo1.0 km
  • Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Al Balad0.3 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.3 km
  • Antepli0.3 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.2 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.2 km
  • European Supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.2 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.1 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.3 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.2 km
  • Pokesdown2.9 km
  • Branksome4.0 km

Bus Stops

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