Postcode BH9 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Winton East ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Charminster area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Winton Recreation Ground.
Charminster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Charminster has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH9 1BU.
Charminster near BH9 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Winton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Winton Recreation Ground |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Winton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £360,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £313,750 | £324 |
| Terraced | 4 | £281,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 40 | £190,000 | £317 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,250 | £161,500 | £257,475 | £229,250 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £167,475 | £266,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £174,000 | £266,000 | £252,500 |
| 2019 | £315,000 | £165,000 | £283,250 | £238,750 |
| 2020 | £326,000 | £174,500 | £265,000 | £209,500 |
| 2021 | £342,000 | £177,000 | £310,000 | £287,475 |
| 2022 | £381,500 | £191,000 | £365,500 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £366,000 | £215,000 | £341,600 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £215,000 | £340,000 | £291,500 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £190,000 | £313,750 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £342,500 | £215,000 | £348,000 | £289,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £272 | £263 | £279 | £290 |
| 2017 | £283 | £282 | £276 | £304 |
| 2018 | £293 | £284 | £287 | £322 |
| 2019 | £290 | £294 | £290 | £316 |
| 2020 | £304 | £286 | £292 | £277 |
| 2021 | £320 | £299 | £310 | £342 |
| 2022 | £372 | £341 | £348 | £398 |
| 2023 | £329 | £336 | £323 | £465 |
| 2024 | £336 | £332 | £342 | £374 |
| 2025 | £334 | £320 | £342 | £354 |
| 2026 | £345 | £311 | £310 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 1BU.
In the BH9 1BU postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH9 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 269-273 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Makkah Foodstores | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UU | Walking directions to Makkah Foodstores |
| 0.2 mi | Charminster Supermarket | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UU | Walking directions to Charminster Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Alma Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1AE | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Ahmed Food Store | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UH | Walking directions to Ahmed Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH9 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Rigby
Winton East - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon Bull
Winton East - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH9 1BU records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BH9 1BU in Charminster is £308,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BH9 1BU, including Linwood School (Outstanding), Cambian Wing College (Requires improvement) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH9 1BU is Bournemouth, about 1,306 m away.
BH9 1BU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH9 1BU is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Rigby (Green Party) and Simon Bull (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.