Postcode BH5 1HU 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 113.4 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 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
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 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 1HU.
Boscombe West near BH5 1HU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
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 1HU 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 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sea Road Food & Wine | Roumelia Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 1DD | Walking directions to Sea Road Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | T. S Central | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BQ | Walking directions to T. S Central |
| 0.1 mi | Bosc Vegas | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AH | Walking directions to Bosc Vegas |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Bos Żabka | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4FP | Walking directions to Bos Żabka |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.