BH2 5BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00077264 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH2 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH2 5BU.
322
40
£ 43,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH2 5BU — age 40, 28% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £152k. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5BU. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,500
4 sales · Mean £ 150,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH2 5BU is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Sweet Thoughts1.0 km
- Vitamin Shop1.0 km
- Central Off-Licence0.7 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.3 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.3 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.5 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.3 km
- Kensington Hotel0.3 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- DYMK0.2 km
- Shika Lounge0.5 km
- The Vault0.2 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar1.0 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.3 km
- Durley Inn0.8 km
- N & C CAFE0.4 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.1 km
- St Michaels Church0.3 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.2 km
- Da Mario0.4 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway1.0 km
- Hedgehog Cafe0.6 km
- LLAOLLAO Bournemouth Ltd0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.8 km
- Branksome2.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels Roundabout0.1 km
- Poole Hill0.1 km
- Poole Hill0.2 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25BU · Data under Open Government Licence