What's the nearest station to BH2 5AQ and how far is it?

The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.9 miles away; there are 1 stations nearby.

Which ward and council is BH2 5AQ in?

BH2 5AQ is in Bournemouth Central ward, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council (South West).

What's the average income in Central Bournemouth?

Average resident income is about £43,600 per year.

Are there parks near BH2 5AQ?

Yes - 3 parks; the nearest large park is Central Gardens about 0.2 miles away.

What schools are near BH2 5AQ and how are they rated?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 1 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 0 Good.

What are house prices in Central Bournemouth?

Based on 142 recent sales, the median price is £200,000.

How safe is Central Bournemouth (BH2 5AQ)?

Crime level is very high with about 925.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in Central Bournemouth near BH2 5AQ.

Is BH2 5AQ at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Central Bournemouth is 301 with density 2636.2 per km².

How much social housing is near BH2 5AQ?

About 3.9% on this street and 11.2% across the surrounding area.

Which supermarkets are close to BH2 5AQ?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Kiosk

Postcode insights

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Bournemouth Central

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Central Bournemouth / Bournemouth Central / BH2 5AQ

Overview

Postcode BH2 5AQ is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region , and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 925.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Gardens.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

925

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

3.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 925.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 5AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH2 5AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.9 mi	Bournemouth	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.2 mi	Central Gardens	Large
0.1 mi	Lower Gardens	Medium
0.4 mi	Horseshoe Common	Medium

Area Profile

Population

301

Population density

2,636.2 per km²

Demographics

Other White

104

34.78%

British

28.09%

Caribbean

6.02%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

5.69%

Roma

5.02%

Total population: 299

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

121

78.06%

Owns with a mortgage

7.74%

Owns outright

6.45%

Other forms of private rent

3.87%

Other social rented

3.23%

Total households: 155

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £995,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£845,000	£737,000	£785,000	£920,000	£980,000
Flats	136	£195,000	£81,500	£146,500	£245,000	£416,250
Terraced	3	£410,000	£333,500	£367,500	£440,000	£464,000

10 years price trend in Bournemouth Central

Schools

In the BH2 5AQ postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.4 mi	Primary	St Michael's Church of England Primary School	Academy converter	Good
0.6 mi	Not applicable	Kings Bournemouth	Other independent school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Kiosk	Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DU
0.1 mi	Tesco Express	Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	The Triangle, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5RG
0.2 mi	Down Town	Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LN
0.2 mi	Seafront Mini Market	Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BY

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	The Moon in the Square	Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5AQ
0 mi	BrewDog Bournemouth	Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, BH2 5DD
0.1 mi	Be At One	Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6HE
0.1 mi	Sixty Million Postcards	Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5AF
0.1 mi	Slug & Lettuce	Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EJ

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Big Wigs	Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5AQ
0 mi	The Real Greek	Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5AQ
0 mi	Franco Manca	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EG
0 mi	Five Guys	Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5DD
0 mi	Pret A Manger	Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LP

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Boots	Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5NL
0.5 mi	Poole Road Pharmacy	Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5JP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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