Postcode BH5 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Boscombe East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Woodland Walk.
Boscombe East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Boscombe East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 1LJ.
Boscombe East near BH5 1LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
| 0.1 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £301,606 in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £303,211 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
In the BH5 1LJ postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | D & A Minimarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AQ | Walking directions to D & A Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Boscombe Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 1BU | Walking directions to Royal Boscombe Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AA | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Downtown Express | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6BY | Walking directions to Downtown Express |
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.