BH2 5AQ is an active urban area on Exeter Road, 0.4km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH2 5AQ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (319 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077699 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXETER ROAD, BH2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER ROAD, BH2 5AQ.
545
38
£ 49,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH2 5AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5AQ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH2 5AQ are high at 319 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.5 km
- Bath Road Service Station0.8 km
- BH1 Stop0.9 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.8 km
- Global Food Express0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.5 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.5 km
- Kensington Hotel0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- DYMK0.5 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.5 km
- Bar Republiq0.7 km
- Camel0.7 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Durley Inn0.8 km
- N & C CAFE0.9 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.5 km
- St Michaels Church0.9 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.4 km
- Earthling0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.4 km
- Da Mario1.0 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.9 km
- Munchies0.9 km
- Tasty0.7 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.5 km
- Branksome2.9 km
- Pokesdown4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Road0.1 km
- Terrace Road0.2 km
- Beacon Road0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25AQ · Data under Open Government Licence