BH5 1DE is a mixed residential area on Argyll Road, 0.7km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00077217 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARGYLL ROAD, BH5 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLL ROAD, BH5 1DE.
287
36
£ 41,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH5 1DE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1DE. The average age is 36.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,000
3 sales · Mean £ 183,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1DE is moderate at 79 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
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
King's Park Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
- Reefside Stores0.5 km
- Kings Park Convenience Store0.9 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.2 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Chine Hotel0.3 km
- Denewood Hotel0.2 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Northwick Club0.1 km
- The Neptune0.5 km
- Admiral0.4 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.4 km
- Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.4 km
- Flamingo0.3 km
- Reefside Ices0.5 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
- Urban Reef0.5 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.5 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.5 km
- Mobile 50.5 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.5 km
- The Prom Diner0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ecomini0.2 km
- Malinka Market0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- D & A Minimarket0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.4 km
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Christchurch4.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
- Percy Road0.2 km
- Percy Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51DE · Data under Open Government Licence