BH5 1AY is a mixed residential area on Boscombe Spa Road, 0.8km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH5 1AY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 57.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00172760 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1AY.
175
42
£ 41,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1AY 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.
Area Character
BH5 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 57.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1AY. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 358,500
30 sales · Mean £ 396,933
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1AY is moderate at 57 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.3 km
- Reefside Stores0.3 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.3 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.3 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Chine Hotel0.1 km
- Denewood Hotel0.3 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northwick Club0.2 km
- The Neptune0.3 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.6 km
- Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.4 km
- Flamingo0.2 km
- Reefside Ices0.3 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.7 km
- Urban Reef0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.3 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.3 km
- Mobile 50.3 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.3 km
- The Prom Diner0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Ecomini0.3 km
- Malinka Market0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.5 km
- Pokesdown1.6 km
- Christchurch4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Boscombe Spa Road0.0 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.0 km
- Michelgrove Road0.2 km
- Wharncliffe Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51AY · Data under Open Government Licence