Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WEST HILL ROAD, BH2 5EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL ROAD, BH2 5EG.

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Population

545

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH2 5EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH2 5EG spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH2 5EG is an up-and-coming urban area on West Hill Road, 0.3km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH2 5EG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (278 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BH2 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00077699 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH2 5EG. 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

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 5EG are high at 278 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.

Violence and sexual offences286
Anti-social behaviour285
Shoplifting223
Other theft69
Criminal damage and arson60

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.4 km
  • Oasis Fun1.0 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.7 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.3 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.5 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.3 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.3 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.4 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • DYMK0.4 km
  • Shika Lounge0.4 km
  • The Vault0.4 km
  • Cameo & Myu Bar0.9 km
  • FYEO1.0 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • Durley Inn0.5 km
  • N & C CAFE0.8 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.5 km
  • St Michaels Church0.8 km
  • + 155 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.4 km
  • Da Mario0.9 km
  • East Cliff Kiosk0.7 km
  • Gordons Steps Kiosk0.7 km
  • Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.9 km
  • Branksome2.8 km
  • Pokesdown4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Hill Road0.1 km
  • West Hill Road0.1 km
  • Beacon Road0.1 km
  • Beacon Road0.2 km
  • South View Place0.3 km