BH5 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Sea Road, 0.5km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00172738 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA ROAD, BH5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA ROAD, BH5 1DQ.
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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
BH5 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 169,000
6 sales · Mean £ 172,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1DQ is above average at 103 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
- Reefside Stores0.5 km
- Normandie Deli & Grocery0.9 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.6 km
- Asia Foods0.9 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.1 km
- Chine Hotel0.4 km
- Denewood Hotel0.0 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.1 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.1 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club1.0 km
- Northwick Club0.1 km
- The Neptune0.5 km
- Lynton Court Table Table0.8 km
- Admiral0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
- Flamingo0.2 km
- On The Green1.0 km
- Reefside Ices0.5 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.4 km
- + 57 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- Malinka Market0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- D & A Minimarket0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.3 km
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Christchurch4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Percy Road0.0 km
- Percy Road0.0 km
- Michelgrove Road0.1 km
- San Remo Towers0.2 km
- San Remo Towers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence