Postcode BH5 1DX 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boscombe West is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
Boscombe West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 320 ft away from BH5 1DX.
Boscombe West near BH5 1DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Churchill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £595,000.
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 | 137 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe West
In the BH5 1DX postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AE | Walking directions to Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Romanis Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Romanis Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Hilltop Stores | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AD | Walking directions to Hilltop Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Till Late | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Till Late |
| 0.1 mi | Ecomini | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AD | Walking directions to Ecomini |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.