Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

SEA ROAD, BH5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

236

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Avg Age

34

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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 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH5 1DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34).

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

BH5 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sea Road, 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe West ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH5 1DH offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00172744 (shared with 25 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 1DH. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 95,000

26 sales · Mean £ 96,692

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

Crime around BH5 1DH is moderate at 85 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 offences311
Anti-social behaviour236
Other theft56
Shoplifting56
Vehicle crime51

school Local Schools

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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 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 pupils1.4 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
  • Reefside Stores0.7 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.4 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.3 km
  • Chine Hotel0.6 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.3 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.3 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Northwick Club0.3 km
  • The Neptune0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.1 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.6 km
  • Flamingo0.5 km
  • Reefside Ices0.7 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
  • Urban Reef0.7 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 Diner0.7 km
  • The Prom Diner0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Ecomini0.4 km
  • Malinka Market0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • D & A Minimarket0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Palmerston Road0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Palmerston Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Boscombe Crescent0.2 km