BH2 5EJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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.
Day-to-day life in BH2 5EJ has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00077703 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH2 5EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH2 5EJ.
327
41
£ 49,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH2 5EJ — age 41, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5EJ. The average age is 41.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH2 5EJ are high at 241 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.4 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.7 km
- Vitamin Shop0.7 km
- Central Off-Licence0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.3 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.5 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.3 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.3 km
- Kensington Hotel0.4 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- DYMK0.5 km
- Shika Lounge0.3 km
- The Vault0.5 km
- Be At One0.6 km
- Bournemouth & District Constitutional Club0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Durley Inn0.4 km
- N & C CAFE0.9 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.5 km
- St Michaels Church0.8 km
- + 147 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.4 km
- Da Mario0.9 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.7 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.7 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway1.0 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.9 km
- Branksome2.8 km
- Pokesdown4.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Hill Road0.1 km
- West Hill Road0.1 km
- Beacon Road0.2 km
- Beacon Road0.2 km
- South View Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25EJ · Data under Open Government Licence