Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

OWLS ROAD, BH5 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWLS ROAD, BH5 1AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

181

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH5 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH5 1AP — age 42, 32% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.

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

BH5 1AP is a mixed residential area on Owls Road, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH5 1AP offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 34.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00172747 (shared with 4 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 BH5 1AP. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 278,000

18 sales · Mean £ 284,747

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH5 1AP is moderate at 84 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.

Violence and sexual offences215
Anti-social behaviour186
Other theft41
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils1.0 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.3 km
  • Reefside Stores0.3 km
  • Normandie Deli & Grocery0.7 km
  • Best One Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Ashley Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
  • Chine Hotel0.3 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.2 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Northwick Club0.1 km
  • The Neptune0.3 km
  • Lynton Court Table Table0.7 km
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.5 km
  • Flamingo0.1 km
  • Reefside Ices0.3 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
  • Urban Reef0.3 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.5 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk0.5 km
  • Mobile 50.5 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.3 km
  • The Prom Diner0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Malinka Market0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • D & A Minimarket0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.5 km
  • Bournemouth1.6 km
  • Christchurch4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Michelgrove Road0.1 km
  • Michelgrove Road0.1 km
  • Boscombe Spa Road0.1 km
  • Boscombe Spa Road0.1 km
  • Percy Road0.1 km