Postcode BH5 1DH 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 very high crime levels, with around 392.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boscombe West is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
Boscombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 392.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 of residents in Boscombe West is £41,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from BH5 1DH.
Boscombe West near BH5 1DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 123 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Boscombe West
In the BH5 1DH postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.