Postcode BH5 2DP 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 42.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fisherman's 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 low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Boscombe East is £45,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH5 2DP.
Boscombe East near BH5 2DP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Shelley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelley Park |
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 2DP postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH5 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southbourne Mini Market | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RE | Walking directions to Southbourne Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Clutterbucks Convenience Store | Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 2HH | Walking directions to Clutterbucks Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 170 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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.