BH5 1DX is a mixed residential area on Cecil Road, 0.8km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1DX offers 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00077217 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL ROAD, BH5 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL ROAD, BH5 1DX.
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
BH5 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1DX. 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
£ 139,500
18 sales · Mean £ 145,775
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1DX 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
Bethany Church of England Junior School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
King's Park Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Pokesdown Community 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 Centre0.1 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.1 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Chine Hotel0.3 km
- Denewood Hotel0.3 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Northwick Club0.2 km
- The Neptune0.5 km
- Admiral0.5 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)0.7 km
- Urban Reef0.5 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
17 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
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ecomini0.1 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
- Bournemouth1.5 km
- Pokesdown1.5 km
- Christchurch4.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
- Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51DX · Data under Open Government Licence