Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

SEA ROAD, BH5 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA ROAD, BH5 1DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH5 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 22.6% year-on-year.

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

BH5 1DF is a mixed residential area on Sea Road, 0.5km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH5 1DF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00172738 (shared with 6 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 1DF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

30 sales · Mean £ 143,700

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

Crime around BH5 1DF is moderate at 87 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 offences275
Anti-social behaviour246
Other theft60
Shoplifting57
Public order47

school Local Schools

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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils0.8 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
  • Reefside Stores0.5 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.4 km
  • Crescent Food Hall0.3 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.1 km
  • Chine Hotel0.5 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.1 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.1 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.1 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Northwick Club0.2 km
  • The Neptune0.5 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Admiral0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
  • Flamingo0.3 km
  • On The Green1.0 km
  • Reefside Ices0.5 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.4 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.7 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk0.7 km
  • Mobile 50.7 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.5 km
  • The Prom Diner0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Ecomini0.4 km
  • Malinka Market0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
  • D & A Minimarket0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.3 km
  • Bournemouth1.7 km
  • Christchurch4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Percy Road0.1 km
  • Percy Road0.1 km
  • Palmerston Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Michelgrove Road0.2 km