Postcode BH5 1BY is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe West ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Boscombe West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Park.
Boscombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from BH5 1BY.
Boscombe West near BH5 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.3 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 121 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe West
In the BH5 1BY postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Dani Deea | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AP | Walking directions to Dani Deea |
| 0 mi | Just1Swap | 652 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BP | Walking directions to Just1Swap |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AA | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.