Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH5 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH5 1BX.

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Population

168

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH5 1BX — age 35, 27% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH5 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH5 1BX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00172741 (shared with 3 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 1BX. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BH5 1BX is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour209
Violence and sexual offences179
Shoplifting56
Other theft49
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.6 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.3 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk1.0 km
  • Reefside Stores1.0 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.8 km
  • Crescent Food Hall0.7 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.5 km
  • Chine Hotel1.0 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.6 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Northwick Club0.6 km
  • The Neptune1.0 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Flamingo0.8 km
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Reefside Ices1.0 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.3 km
  • Urban Reef1.0 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner1.0 km
  • The Prom Diner1.0 km
  • The Wood Oven1.0 km
  • Sunny's Fish 'n' Chips0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Ecomini0.8 km
  • Malinka Market0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.8 km
  • Bournemouth2.1 km
  • Christchurch3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley Road0.1 km
  • Ashley Road0.1 km
  • Ashley Road0.1 km
  • Portman Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km