BH5 1DJ is a mixed residential area on Sea Road, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1DJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00172738 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA ROAD, BH5 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA ROAD, BH5 1DJ.
246
47
£ 41,400 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BH5 1DJ — age 47, 45% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1DJ. The average age is 46.5. 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
£ 145,000
15 sales · Mean £ 149,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1DJ is moderate at 85 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
King's Park Academy
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
- Reefside Stores0.5 km
- Kings Park Convenience Store0.9 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.3 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.2 km
- Chine Hotel0.5 km
- Denewood Hotel0.1 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.2 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Northwick Club0.1 km
- The Neptune0.5 km
- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- Admiral0.3 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
- Flamingo0.3 km
- Reefside Ices0.5 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.4 km
- Urban Reef0.5 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.6 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.6 km
- Mobile 50.6 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.5 km
- The Prom Diner0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ecomini0.3 km
- Malinka Market0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- D & A Minimarket0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.3 km
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Christchurch4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Percy Road0.1 km
- Percy Road0.1 km
- Palmerston Road0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Michelgrove Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51DJ · Data under Open Government Licence