Postcode BH5 2DF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Woodland Walk.
Boscombe East has a moderate 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 58.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 2DF.
Boscombe East near BH5 2DF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,120,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £513,750 |
| Flats | 58 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £342,500 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
In the BH5 2DF postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asia Food & Wine | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AP | Walking directions to Asia Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Everyday Convenience & Off Licence | 787-789 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AW | Walking directions to Everyday Convenience & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Our Place | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AW | Walking directions to Our Place |
| 0.2 mi | Rania Minimarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DF | Walking directions to Rania Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | D & A Minimarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AQ | Walking directions to D & A Minimarket |
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 2DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eleanor Connolly
Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023
George S Farquhar
Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.