BH5 1BL is a mixed residential area on Undercliff 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 1BL offers 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. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00077227 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERCLIFF ROAD, BH5 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERCLIFF ROAD, BH5 1BL.
341
46
£ 41,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH5 1BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH5 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH5 1BL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 272,500
23 sales · Mean £ 289,802
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH5 1BL is moderate at 62 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
34 nearby- Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.1 km
- Reefside Stores0.1 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.5 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.5 km
- Ashley Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.5 km
- Chine Hotel0.1 km
- Denewood Hotel0.4 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northwick Club0.3 km
- The Neptune0.1 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
- Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.5 km
- Flamingo0.2 km
- Reefside Ices0.1 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.7 km
- Urban Reef0.1 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.4 km
- Manor Steps Kiosk0.4 km
- Mobile 50.4 km
- Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.1 km
- The Prom Diner0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Ecomini0.5 km
- Malinka Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Pokesdown1.7 km
- Christchurch4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Boscombe Pier0.1 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
- Boscombe Spa Road0.2 km
- Michelgrove Road0.2 km
- Michelgrove Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH51BL · Data under Open Government Licence