Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

THE MARINA, BH5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MARINA, BH5 1BJ.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH5 1BJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH5 1BJ's 51% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 97.3% year-on-year.

home £425,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH5 1BJ is a mixed residential area on The Marina, 0.6km from Boscombe 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k, up 97.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00172761 (shared with 10 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 1BJ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 353,750

8 sales · Mean £ 414,437

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

Crime around BH5 1BJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences116
Anti-social behaviour80
Other theft25
Vehicle crime22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils1.2 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
  • Reefside Stores0.2 km
  • Normandie Deli & Grocery0.8 km
  • Ashley Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Mitchells News and Off-Licence0.9 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Northwick Club0.3 km
  • The Neptune0.2 km
  • Lynton Court Table Table0.8 km
  • Admiral0.7 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
  • Flamingo0.1 km
  • Reefside Ices0.2 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
  • Urban Reef0.2 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.6 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk0.6 km
  • Mobile 50.6 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.2 km
  • The Prom Diner0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Malinka Market0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • D & A Minimarket1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.6 km
  • Bournemouth1.8 km
  • Christchurch4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Michelgrove Road0.1 km
  • San Remo Towers0.2 km
  • Michelgrove Road0.2 km
  • Boscombe Pier0.2 km
  • San Remo Towers0.2 km