Postcode BH5 2BU 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 Southbourne West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southbourne West is £47,200 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.
Southbourne West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Southbourne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Southbourne West is £47,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 2BU.
Southbourne West near BH5 2BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fisherman's Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Fisherman's Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.5 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 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 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £368,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
In the BH5 2BU postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 170 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Clutterbucks Convenience Store | Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 2HH | Walking directions to Clutterbucks Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Southbourne Mini Market | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RE | Walking directions to Southbourne Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.