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BH6 5NS

Southbourne Road

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Overview

Postcode BH6 5NS 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 average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Boscombe East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Boscombe East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from BH6 5NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe East near BH6 5NS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH6 5NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH6 5NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKings ParkMediumWalking directions to Kings Park
0.5 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
8,405.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.23(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.38(+30%)
Vehicle crime
8.77(+202%)
Other theft
4.61(-18%)
Burglary
4.61(+66%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
84.08%
Other White
21
6.31%
Other
12
3.6%
Bangladeshi
7
2.1%
Irish
4
1.2%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
37.31%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.78%
No qualifications
42
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
47.45%
Owns outright
35
25.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.09%
Other social rented
2
1.46%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Median price£320,750
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £440K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,120,000.

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
Detached41£500,000£413
Semi-Detached24£371,250£323
Terraced12£332,500£393
Flats59£205,000£315

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£165,978£270,000£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£500,000£205,000£375,000£327,500
2026£515,000£213,250£320,500£260,000
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£268£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£414£313£339£388
2026£341£369£337£366
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 BH6 5NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202547, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2LASemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, Huntly Mansions, 1036, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DPFlatsLeasehold£206,000
24 Apr 202647, Hillbrow Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5NTTerracedFreehold£345,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 4, Sunnyhill Court, 36, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5ADFlatsLeasehold£160,000
11 Jul 202526B, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5ADTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the BH6 5NS postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH6 5NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH6 5NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOne StopSeabourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 2HTWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSainsbury's Local1098-1100 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miOXXOChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AXWalking directions to OXXO
0.2 miPaul ShopChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DLWalking directions to Paul Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

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 BH6 5NS, 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 035BE01015273
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH6 5NS

Is BH6 5NS (Boscombe East) safe?

The area around BH6 5NS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH6 5NS?

The median sale price around BH6 5NS in Boscombe East is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH6 5NS?

There are 11 schools close to BH6 5NS, including St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Pokesdown Community Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH6 5NS?

The closest station to BH6 5NS is Pokesdown, about 346 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH6 5NS?

BH6 5NS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH6 5NS (Boscombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH6 5NS 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.