Postcode BH5 1EE 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 110.1 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
Boscombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 226 ft away from BH5 1EE.
Boscombe West near BH5 1EE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| 1 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Churchill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
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 1EE postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 1EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Romanis Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Romanis Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Till Late | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Till Late |
| 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 | Iceland | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Osas Afro Caribbean Shop | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BE | Walking directions to Osas Afro Caribbean Shop |
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.