Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ST MICHAELS ROAD, BH2 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS ROAD, BH2 5EB.

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Population

500

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

84% of homes in BH2 5EB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH2 5EB is an up-and-coming urban area on St Michaels Road, 0.2km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

The people who live in BH2 5EB are typical of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00077727 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5EB. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 5EB are high at 241 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.

Anti-social behaviour376
Violence and sexual offences345
Shoplifting228
Other theft82
Criminal damage and arson75

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.3 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.2 km
  • Oasis Fun0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.7 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.7 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.2 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.4 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.3 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.2 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.3 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • DYMK0.3 km
  • Shika Lounge0.3 km
  • The Vault0.3 km
  • Cameo & Myu Bar0.9 km
  • FYEO0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.6 km
  • Durley Inn0.6 km
  • N & C CAFE0.7 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.3 km
  • St Michaels Church0.7 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.2 km
  • Da Mario0.7 km
  • East Cliff Kiosk0.8 km
  • Gordons Steps Kiosk0.8 km
  • Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.8 km
  • Branksome2.7 km
  • Pokesdown4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South View Place0.1 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • South View Place0.2 km
  • Beacon Road0.2 km