BH2 5BA is an active urban area on Exeter Park Road, 0.4km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (301 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £540k, up 22.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH2 5BA 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 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER PARK ROAD, BH2 5BA.
300
34
£ 43,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH2 5BA 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
High employment, young population. BH2 5BA combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5BA. 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
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
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH2 5BA are high at 301 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
- Spar0.5 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.2 km
- Vitamin Shop0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
- Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.8 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.5 km
- FYEO0.6 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
193 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Durley Inn1.0 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- The Pot Shop0.7 km
- Zim Braai0.8 km
- + 188 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Earthling0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.3 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.3 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Branksome3.2 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bournemouth Pier0.1 km
- Bournemouth Pier0.1 km
- Bournemouth Pier0.1 km
- Bournemouth Pier0.1 km
- Westover Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH25BA · Data under Open Government Licence