BH5 1BD is a mixed residential area on Boscombe Spa Road, 0.9km from East Cliff in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1BD offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 65.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00077227 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1BD.
341
46
£ 41,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1BD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH5 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 65.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1BD. The average age is 45.6. 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
£ 176,550
12 sales · Mean £ 198,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1BD is moderate at 55 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
Bethany Church of England Junior School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
King's Park Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.3 km
- Reefside Stores0.3 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.3 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.4 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.5 km
- Chine Hotel0.1 km
- Denewood Hotel0.4 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.5 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Northwick Club0.3 km
- The Neptune0.3 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
- Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.3 km
- Flamingo0.3 km
- Reefside Ices0.3 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.8 km
- Urban Reef0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.2 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.2 km
- Mobile 50.2 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.3 km
- The Prom Diner0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Ecomini0.3 km
- Malinka Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Pokesdown1.7 km
- Christchurch4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wharncliffe Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51BD · Data under Open Government Licence