BH2 5AY is an active urban area on Exeter Park Road, 0.3km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH2 5AY has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00077260 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXETER PARK ROAD, BH2 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER PARK ROAD, BH2 5AY.
300
34
£ 43,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, BH2 5AY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5AY. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH2 5AY are high at 351 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Oasis Fun0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.2 km
- Vitamin Shop0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
- Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge0.8 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.5 km
- FYEO0.5 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
193 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Durley Inn1.0 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- The Pot Shop0.7 km
- Zim Braai0.7 km
- + 188 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
- Earthling0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.6 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.3 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.3 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westover Road0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Westover Road0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25AY · Data under Open Government Licence