BH5 1BE is a mixed residential area on Sea Road, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH5 1BE represents these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 46.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00172751 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA ROAD, BH5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA ROAD, BH5 1BE.
224
53
£ 41,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1BE 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH5 1BE — age 53, 57% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 46.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1BE. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 166,750
6 sales · Mean £ 199,575
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1BE is moderate at 65 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
Pokesdown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.3 km
- Reefside Stores0.3 km
- Normandie Deli & Grocery0.7 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mitchells News and Off-Licence0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Chine Hotel0.2 km
- Denewood Hotel0.2 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northwick Club0.1 km
- The Neptune0.3 km
- Lynton Court Table Table0.7 km
- Admiral0.6 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.5 km
- Flamingo0.1 km
- Reefside Ices0.3 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
- Urban Reef0.3 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.5 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.5 km
- Mobile 50.5 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.3 km
- The Prom Diner0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Malinka Market0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- D & A Minimarket0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.5 km
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Christchurch4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Michelgrove Road0.0 km
- Michelgrove Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.1 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.1 km
- San Remo Towers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51BE · Data under Open Government Licence