Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CECIL ROAD, BH5 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL ROAD, BH5 1DX.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

36

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

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH5 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BH5 1DX is a mixed residential area on Cecil 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 1DX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00077217 (shared with 4 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 1DX. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 139,500

18 sales · Mean £ 145,775

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

Crime around BH5 1DX is moderate at 79 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 offences268
Anti-social behaviour220
Vehicle crime58
Other theft57
Shoplifting48

school Local Schools

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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.5 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Honeycomb Chine Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
  • Reefside Stores0.5 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.1 km
  • Crescent Food Hall0.1 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.4 km
  • Chine Hotel0.3 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.3 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Northwick Club0.2 km
  • The Neptune0.5 km
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.4 km
  • Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens Cafe0.4 km
  • Flamingo0.3 km
  • Reefside Ices0.5 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.7 km
  • Urban Reef0.5 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Fishermans Walk Kiosk0.5 km
  • Manor Steps Kiosk0.5 km
  • Mobile 50.5 km
  • Reefside Takeaway and Diner0.5 km
  • The Prom Diner0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Ecomini0.1 km
  • Malinka Market0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
  • D & A Minimarket0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.5 km
  • Pokesdown1.5 km
  • Christchurch4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
  • Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
  • Boscombe Crescent0.1 km
  • Wharncliffe Road0.2 km