BH5 1AR is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from East Cliff in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00077227 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH5 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH5 1AR.
341
46
£ 41,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1AR 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
BH5 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1AR. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1AR is moderate at 56 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.4 km
- Reefside Stores0.4 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.3 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.4 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.6 km
- Chine Hotel0.1 km
- Denewood Hotel0.5 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Northwick Club0.3 km
- The Neptune0.4 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
- Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.2 km
- Flamingo0.3 km
- Reefside Ices0.4 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.9 km
- Urban Reef0.4 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.2 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.2 km
- Mobile 50.2 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.4 km
- The Prom Diner0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Ecomini0.3 km
- Malinka Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Pokesdown1.8 km
- Christchurch4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wharncliffe Road0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Gardens0.2 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51AR · Data under Open Government Licence