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BH5 1NW

Browning Avenue

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Detailed insights for BH5 1NW

Overview

Postcode BH5 1NW is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe East & Pokesdown area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Boscombe East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year. The median sale price in Boscombe East & Pokesdown is £325,000 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Boscombe East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,274 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Boscombe East has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 1NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe East near BH5 1NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH5 1NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH5 1NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFisherman's WalkMediumWalking directions to Fisherman's Walk
0.2 miWoodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Woodland Walk
0.2 miShelley ParkMediumWalking directions to Shelley Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
1,630.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.87(-7%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.93(-79%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+121%)
Burglary
5.87(+111%)
Other theft
5.33(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
74.25%
Other White
38
10.41%
Chinese
19
5.21%
Irish
12
3.29%
Other Asian
9
2.47%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
42.9%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.53%
No qualifications
38
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
49.24%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.91%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.82%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £450K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£500,000£394
Semi-Detached27£360,000£350
Terraced10£325,000£375
Flats55£205,000£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£168,728£279,000£249,950
2017£365,000£160,000£285,000£245,000
2018£384,000£180,000£290,000£265,000
2019£350,000£169,475£318,000£250,000
2020£445,000£180,000£315,000£265,000
2021£409,950£207,000£326,750£287,500
2022£506,000£215,000£396,250£308,000
2023£617,500£211,000£355,000£355,000
2024£482,530£195,000£331,000£318,000
2025£505,000£205,000£375,000£330,000
2026£517,500£200,000£330,000£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£254£281£268
2017£298£279£288£314
2018£306£286£299£301
2019£294£287£300£263
2020£330£282£320£318
2021£336£327£334£326
2022£396£340£389£413
2023£405£357£377£395
2024£393£344£359£390
2025£412£315£341£390
2026£352£334£357£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH5 1NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH5 1NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2025Flat 2, Bay Crest, 38, Keswick Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1LRFlatsLeasehold£402,500
08 May 202666, Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 2EGDetachedFreehold£965,000
10 Nov 2025First Floor Flat, 36, Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 2EGFlatsLeasehold£380,000
16 Jun 202575, Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 2EHDetachedFreehold£705,000
06 Jun 202565A, Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 2EHFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the BH5 1NW postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BH5 1NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableBournemouth Collegiate SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH5 1NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH5 1NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOur PlaceChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AWWalking directions to Our Place
0.4 miEveryday Convenience & Off Licence787-789 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AWWalking directions to Everyday Convenience & Off Licence
0.4 miAsia Food & WineChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6APWalking directions to Asia Food & Wine
0.4 miD & A MinimarketChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AQWalking directions to D & A Minimarket
0.4 miRania MinimarketChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DFWalking directions to Rania Minimarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH5 1NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleanor Connolly

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

George S Farquhar

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boscombe EastE02003187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 035AE01015272
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH5 1NW

Is BH5 1NW (Boscombe East) safe?

The area around BH5 1NW records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH5 1NW?

The median sale price around BH5 1NW in Boscombe East & Pokesdown is £325,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH5 1NW?

There are 7 schools close to BH5 1NW, including Bournemouth Collegiate School, Pokesdown Community Primary School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH5 1NW?

The closest station to BH5 1NW is Pokesdown, about 820 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH5 1NW?

BH5 1NW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH5 1NW (Boscombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH5 1NW is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eleanor Connolly (Labour Party) and George S Farquhar (Labour Party).

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