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BH5 2HT

Seabourne Road

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Detailed insights for BH5 2HT

Overview

Postcode BH5 2HT 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 £327,500 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,750 and £450,000. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Boscombe East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,825 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Boscombe East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BH5 2HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe East near BH5 2HT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH5 2HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH5 2HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFisherman's WalkMediumWalking directions to Fisherman's Walk
0.4 miWoodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Woodland Walk
0.2 miKings ParkMediumWalking directions to Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
10,621.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.79(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.82(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-14%)
Vehicle crime
5.03(+73%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
72.73%
Other White
50
12.29%
African
12
2.95%
Chinese
8
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.72%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
29.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
91
28.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
41.21%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.18%
Other social rented
26
15.76%
Owns outright
21
12.73%
Shared ownership
11
6.67%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £211K – £450K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (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
Detached42£505,000£412
Semi-Detached30£371,250£347
Terraced10£327,500£377
Flats54£205,000£309

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£327,500
2026£517,500£202,500£349,500£292,500
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£339£388
2026£352£324£358£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH5 2HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH5 2HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026Flat 8, Melbourne Court, 46, Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HTFlatsLeasehold£168,000
23 Jul 2025Flat 3, 24, Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HTFlatsLeasehold£152,000
29 May 2026Flat 6, Jasmine Court, 56 - 62, Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HWFlatsLeasehold£150,000
29 Aug 20253, Cromwell Place, Bournemouth, BH5 2JXTerracedFreehold£392,500
04 Dec 202513, Cromwell Gardens, Bournemouth, BH5 2EATerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the BH5 2HT postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 7 primary and 2 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 2HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH5 2HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH5 2HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne StopSeabourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 2HTWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miOXXOChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AXWalking directions to OXXO
0.1 miPaul ShopChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DLWalking directions to Paul Shop
0.1 miTesco ExpressChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWhat's NewsChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AUWalking directions to What's News

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 2HT, 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 035DE01015276
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH5 2HT

Is BH5 2HT (Boscombe East) safe?

The area around BH5 2HT records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH5 2HT?

The median sale price around BH5 2HT in Boscombe East & Pokesdown is £327,500 (about £345 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH5 2HT?

There are 10 schools close to BH5 2HT, including Pokesdown Community Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary Academy (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 2HT?

The closest station to BH5 2HT is Pokesdown, about 217 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH5 2HT?

BH5 2HT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH5 2HT (Boscombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH5 2HT 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).