BH2 5AU is an active urban area located 0.3km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Safety: Crime rates are high (371 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00077260 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH2 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH2 5AU.
300
34
£ 43,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
High employment, young population. BH2 5AU combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5AU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH2 5AU are high at 371 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 Station0.7 km
- BH1 Stop0.8 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.7 km
- Global Food Express0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.6 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.8 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.6 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- DYMK0.6 km
- Shika Lounge0.7 km
- The Vault0.6 km
- Bar Republiq0.6 km
- Camel0.6 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Durley Inn0.9 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.6 km
- St Michaels Church1.0 km
- The Pot Shop0.6 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.5 km
- Earthling0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.5 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.8 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Tasty0.6 km
- Bistro Pizza0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.5 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Road0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25AU · Data under Open Government Licence