BH2 5BN is a mixed residential area on Chine Crescent Road, 0.4km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00077704 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHINE CRESCENT ROAD, BH2 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHINE CRESCENT ROAD, BH2 5BN.
252
53
£ 49,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH2 5BN spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5BN. The average age is 53.3. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 308,000
7 sales · Mean £ 296,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH2 5BN is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.4 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.9 km
- Central Off-Licence0.8 km
- Servest Food Co (Tesco Metro)0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.3 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.2 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.2 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.3 km
- Kensington Hotel0.3 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- DYMK0.4 km
- Shika Lounge0.2 km
- The Vault0.4 km
- The Westbourne0.9 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Durley Inn0.4 km
- N & C CAFE0.5 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.5 km
- St Michaels Church0.5 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.5 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Chez Fred1.0 km
- Hedgehog Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.3 km
- Branksome2.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Durley Chine Court0.1 km
- Durley Chine Court0.1 km
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Admirals Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25BN · Data under Open Government Licence