BH5 1BJ is a mixed residential area on The Marina, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k, up 97.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00172761 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MARINA, BH5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MARINA, BH5 1BJ.
337
49
£ 41,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1BJ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH5 1BJ's 51% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 97.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1BJ. The average age is 48.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 353,750
8 sales · Mean £ 414,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1BJ is moderate at 65 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
King's Park Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
- Reefside Stores0.2 km
- Normandie Deli & Grocery0.8 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.9 km
- Mitchells News and Off-Licence0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Chine Hotel0.3 km
- Denewood Hotel0.3 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northwick Club0.3 km
- The Neptune0.2 km
- Lynton Court Table Table0.8 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
- Flamingo0.1 km
- Reefside Ices0.2 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
- Urban Reef0.2 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.6 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.6 km
- Mobile 50.6 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.2 km
- The Prom Diner0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Malinka Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- D & A Minimarket1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.6 km
- Bournemouth1.8 km
- Christchurch4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Michelgrove Road0.1 km
- San Remo Towers0.2 km
- Michelgrove Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Pier0.2 km
- San Remo Towers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence