Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BOSCOMBE PROMENADE, BH5 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOMBE PROMENADE, BH5 1BN.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

49

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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 1BN 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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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH5 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BH5 1BN is a mixed residential area on Boscombe Promenade, 0.7km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH5 1BN 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 daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00172761 (shared with 10 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 1BN. 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

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around BH5 1BN is moderate at 57 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour60
Other theft19
Vehicle crime18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.1 km
  • Reefside Stores0.1 km
  • Normandie Deli & Grocery0.7 km
  • Mitchells News and Off-Licence1.0 km
  • Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.7 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.5 km
  • Chine Hotel0.3 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.4 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.5 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Northwick Club0.4 km
  • The Neptune0.1 km
  • Lynton Court Table Table0.8 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
  • Flamingo0.2 km
  • Reefside Ices0.1 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.7 km
  • Urban Reef0.1 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.5 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk0.5 km
  • Mobile 50.5 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.1 km
  • The Prom Diner0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Malinka Market0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Booze Vegas0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.7 km
  • Bournemouth1.7 km
  • Christchurch4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Boscombe Pier0.1 km
  • Michelgrove Road0.2 km
  • Boscombe Spa Road0.3 km
  • Boscombe Spa Road0.3 km
  • Michelgrove Road0.3 km