The postcode area is located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole postcode town, in the South West, England region.
BH5 is a postcode area in Bournemouth, on the southern coast of England. This postcode includes Boscombe and Pokesdown, which are well-known for their unique blend of Victorian architecture and stunning seaside views. The area's natural attractions of seven miles of sandy beaches and nearby countryside make it a great place for outdoor activities. The gardens in Boscombe are particularly pleasing, especially the Boscombe Chine Gardens, which offer a mixture of play areas, water features and beautiful plantings.
The BH5 area is well-laid out for transport. Pokesdown for Boscombe railway station serves the area, with direct trains to London and other major UK cities. Public transport is excellent, with numerous local bus services providing easy access to Bournemouth town centre and surrounding areas. The A35, a major road, passes close to BH5, providing excellent links to other towns and cities.
Amenities and services in this postcode are plentiful. There are several supermarkets, independent retailers, boutiques and antiques shops. The Boscombe market is a delightful place, offering a range of local produce. Leisure facilities include fitness centres, Boscombe Pier for fishing and outdoor sports facilities at King's Park. King's Park is also home to AFC Bournemouth, a Premier League football club.
BH5 also offers a variety of educational institutions, including primary schools such as Pokesdown Community Primary School and St Thomas Garnet's School, and secondary schools like Avonbourne Girls' Academy.
Overall, BH5 is a vibrant district with a charming blend of natural beauty, historical architecture, modern amenities, and excellent transportation links.
A Major part of this postcode area describes a diverse, young professional community with a high number of European residents. Here's a breakdown:
Residents:
Employment:
Overall: A Major part of this postcode area represents a dynamic and diverse community with young professionals, especially from Europe. While homeownership is higher than average within this group, unemployment remains a concern.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West electoral wards.
The population of BH5 postcode area is 11,197. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 7,741, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 2,043. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (5,297), followed by No religion (4,528).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,705), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (2,730).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (4,974), while 2,354 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 3,675 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,393 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 35 to 44 (4603), Between 25 to 34 (4308), and Below 14 (4181).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,926) followed by Small employers and own account workers (1,270), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,247).
There are total 3 postcode sectors present in the BH5 (listed below). The postcode BH5 has a total of 307 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | BH5 |
Ward | Boscombe East & Pokesdown Boscombe West |
LTLA22 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
UTLA22 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Region | South West |
Country | England |
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House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £337,000.00 | £337,000.00 - £337,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £243,000.00 | £243,000.00 - £243,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £1,200,000.00 | £1,200,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £176,500.00 | £130,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £187,700.00 | £112,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £215,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £449,500.00 | £419,000.00 - £480,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £207,300.64 | £70,000.00 - £358,000.00 | 11 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £422,500.00 | £422,500.00 - £422,500.00 | 1 |
Flat | £199,625.00 | £75,500.00 - £435,000.00 | 14 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £225,125.00 | £86,000.00 - £482,000.00 | 12 |
Other | £482,000.00 | £482,000.00 - £482,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £347,500.00 | £347,500.00 - £347,500.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £316,000.00 | £316,000.00 - £316,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £304,530.22 | £172,500.00 - £537,996.00 | 9 |
Semi-Detached | £554,625.00 | £350,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £262,500.00 | £205,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £322,929.09 | £73,000.00 - £1,625,000.00 | 22 |
Terraced | £290,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £243,245.00 | £100,000.00 - £710,000.00 | 10 |
Semi-Detached | £470,000.00 | £470,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £917,625.00 | £643,000.00 - £1,150,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £314,433.33 | £82,500.00 - £1,595,000.00 | 16 |
Other | £750,000.00 | £750,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £702,500.00 | £455,000.00 - £950,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £390,000.00 | £390,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £1,120,000.00 | £1,035,000.00 - £1,205,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £211,691.14 | £100,000.00 - £657,000.00 | 14 |
Other | £25,250.00 | £25,250.00 - £25,250.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £210,000.00 | £195,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £150,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £765,000.00 | £700,000.00 - £830,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £321,559.52 | £110,000.00 - £423,999.00 | 25 |
Other | £195,000.00 | £195,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £355,000.00 | £355,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £665,500.00 | £465,000.00 - £1,275,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £228,000.00 | £80,000.00 - £700,000.00 | 11 |
Terraced | £514,000.00 | £514,000.00 - £514,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £655,250.00 | £628,500.00 - £682,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £190,181.82 | £140,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 11 |
Semi-Detached | £1,000,000.00 | £1,000,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £632,800.00 | £270,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £216,500.00 | £162,500.00 - £400,000.00 | 5 |
Other | £1,783,500.00 | £100,500.00 - £2,625,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £399,000.00 | £399,000.00 - £399,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £886,250.00 | £625,000.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £308,375.00 | £205,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 8 |
Other | £311,275.00 | £247,550.00 - £375,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £387,000.00 | £314,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £203,523.68 | £55,000.00 - £510,000.00 | 19 |
Semi-Detached | £420,000.00 | £420,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £285,500.00 | £175,000.00 - £396,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £537,500.00 | £525,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £180,208.33 | £105,000.00 - £255,000.00 | 12 |
Other | £73,000.00 | £73,000.00 - £73,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £950,000.00 | £950,000.00 - £950,000.00 | 1 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 436 | 4-11 | BH52BX |
Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 411 | 4-11 | BH52AS |