Postcode BH5 1JT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
Boscombe West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 1JT.
Boscombe West near BH5 1JT 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £342,500 | £328 |
| Terraced | 4 | £270,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £260,000 | £304 |
| Flats | 102 | £165,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £144,000 | £294,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £612,500 | £155,000 | £325,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | £362,500 | £161,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £163,000 | £320,000 | £215,250 |
| 2020 | £366,500 | £163,750 | £345,000 | £222,500 |
| 2021 | £800,000 | £170,000 | £288,500 | £272,500 |
| 2022 | £431,000 | £176,000 | £380,750 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £827,500 | £172,250 | £350,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £279,750 | £180,000 | £260,000 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £179,000 | £320,000 | £292,500 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £165,000 | £190,000 | £272,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £276 | £224 | £249 |
| 2017 | £414 | £268 | £200 | £176 |
| 2018 | £307 | £292 | £279 | £239 |
| 2019 | £354 | £284 | £222 | £210 |
| 2020 | £282 | £281 | £295 | £277 |
| 2021 | £377 | £319 | £268 | £282 |
| 2022 | £353 | £327 | £276 | £216 |
| 2023 | £332 | £307 | £333 | £328 |
| 2024 | £343 | £327 | £254 | £252 |
| 2025 | £328 | £293 | £279 | £298 |
| 2026 | — | £317 | £294 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH5 1JT.
In the BH5 1JT 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 1JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sea Road Food & Wine | Roumelia Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 1DD | Walking directions to Sea Road Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Booze Vegas | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Booze Vegas |
| 0.2 mi | Till Late | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Till Late |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH5 1JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gillian Mary Martin
Boscombe West - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Canavan
Boscombe West - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH5 1JT records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BH5 1JT in Boscombe West is £177,500 (about £294 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BH5 1JT, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good), St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good) and Bethany Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH5 1JT is Pokesdown, about 1,430 m away.
BH5 1JT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH5 1JT is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gillian Mary Martin (Labour Party) and Patrick Canavan (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.