BH5 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windsor Road, 0.7km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1DT offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 42.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00077242 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR ROAD, BH5 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR ROAD, BH5 1DT.
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£ 41,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
81% of homes in BH5 1DT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38). Property prices are trending down 42.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1DT. The average age is 38.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,500
22 sales · Mean £ 128,272
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 447,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1DT is above average at 91 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
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
- Reefside Stores0.6 km
- Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.3 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Chine Hotel0.5 km
- Denewood Hotel0.2 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Northwick Club0.2 km
- The Neptune0.6 km
- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- Admiral0.3 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.5 km
- Flamingo0.4 km
- Reefside Ices0.6 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
- Urban Reef0.6 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.6 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.6 km
- Mobile 50.6 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.6 km
- The Prom Diner0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ecomini0.3 km
- Malinka Market0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- D & A Minimarket0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.3 km
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Christchurch4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Palmerston Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.2 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.2 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
- Percy Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51DT · Data under Open Government Licence