Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BYRON ROAD, BH5 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYRON ROAD, BH5 1AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

413

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH5 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH5 1AN — age 46, 72% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH5 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Byron Road, 0.1km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH5, BH5 1AN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00077197 (shared with 14 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 BH5 1AN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 327,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH5 1AN is moderate at 52 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour65
Other theft19
Vehicle crime19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils1.0 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.1 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
  • Reefside Stores0.6 km
  • Ashley Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Asia Foods0.8 km
  • BH7 Corner Shop0.8 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
  • Chine Hotel0.7 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.4 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Northwick Club0.5 km
  • The Neptune0.6 km
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe1.0 km
  • Flamingo0.5 km
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Reefside Ices0.6 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.2 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk1.0 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk1.0 km
  • Mobile 51.0 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.6 km
  • The Prom Diner0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Malinka Market0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Booze Vegas0.6 km
  • Kubus0.6 km
  • Lira International Food Centre0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.2 km
  • Bournemouth2.1 km
  • Christchurch4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wollstonecraft Road0.1 km
  • Wollstonecraft Road0.1 km
  • Shelley Park0.3 km
  • Shelley Manor0.3 km
  • San Remo Towers0.3 km