Postcode BH5 2AX 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boscombe East is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.
Boscombe East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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 of residents in Boscombe East is £45,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 2AX.
Boscombe East near BH5 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £314,500 in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £564,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £202,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
In the BH5 2AX postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.