BH5 1BT is a mixed residential area on Marina Close, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1BT 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. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 41.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00172761 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINA CLOSE, BH5 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA CLOSE, BH5 1BT.
337
49
£ 41,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1BT 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
BH5 1BT 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. Property prices are trending down 41.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1BT. 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
£ 345,000
22 sales · Mean £ 404,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1BT is moderate at 62 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.1 km
- Reefside Stores0.1 km
- Normandie Deli & Grocery0.7 km
- Ashley Convenience Store1.0 km
- Mitchells News and Off-Licence0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Chine Hotel0.3 km
- Denewood Hotel0.3 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northwick Club0.3 km
- The Neptune0.1 km
- Lynton Court Table Table0.7 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
- Flamingo0.1 km
- Reefside Ices0.1 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
- Urban Reef0.1 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
17 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
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Malinka Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Booze Vegas0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.6 km
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Christchurch4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Boscombe Pier0.1 km
- Michelgrove Road0.1 km
- Michelgrove Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51BT · Data under Open Government Licence