71POPULATION
2.4%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
BH5 1LHLocal Map
Approximate address for BH5 1LH:
IntroductionBH5 1LH

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the BH5 1LH postcode area in Bournemouth.

We've got loads of statistics for BH5 1LH, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

BH Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsBH5 1LH

What social class do the population of BH5 1LH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BH5 1LH in Bournemouth, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BH5 1LH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 14% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50.7%Male
  • 49.3%Female

From the last census, 50.7% of people in BH51LH male, and 49.3% female. Men outnumber women in Boscombe East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BH5 1LH is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.6%WORKING
  • 2.4%UNEMPLOYED

2.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for BH5 1LH

Discover BH5 1LH

People and Demographics

BH5 1LH
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in BH5 1LH, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

BH5 1LH Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around BH5 1LH, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in BH5 1LH

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

BH5 1LH Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around BH5 1LH reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

BH5 1LH Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area BH51LH. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in BH5 1LH

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the BH5 1LH area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near BH5 1LH

Travel & Transport

BH5 1LH
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to BH5 1LH.

Travel around BH5 1LH

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near BH5 1LH

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the BH5 1LH area.

Taxis near BH5 1LH

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near BH5 1LH, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near BH5 1LH

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

BH5 1LH
Events near BH5 1LH

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around BH5 1LH.

What's on near BH5 1LH

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near BH5 1LH, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near BH5 1LH

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area BH5 1LH.

Hotels near BH5 1LH

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near BH5 1LH, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information BH5 1LH

Local Amenities

BH5 1LH
Banks near BH5 1LH

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in BH5 1LH. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near BH5 1LH

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the BH5 1LH postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near BH5 1LH

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the BH5 1LH area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near BH5 1LH

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres BH5 1LH

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in BH5 1LH

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near BH5 1LH.

Emergencies in BH5 1LH

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in BH5 1LH

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around BH5 1LH. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in BH5 1LH

Your views ofBH5 1LH

Chris H

Monday, May 6, 2024

We don't have any views of Bh51lh right now. If you live in Bh51lh or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of BH5 1LH

People need your local expertise. If you live in BH5 1LH or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the BH5 1LH postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationBH5 1LH

BH51LH Postcode Breakdown

BHAREA5DISTRICT1SECTORLHUNIT
Full PostcodeBH5 1LH
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBournemouth
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH51LH Postal District

Compass Postal District

BH5 1LH postcode is located in the postal town of Bournemouth. Bournemouth postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BH5 1LH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Winton1.6 miles W
Holdenhurst1.8 miles NE
Bournemouth2.3 miles W
Herne2.9 miles N
East Parley2.9 miles N
Christchurch2.9 miles E
Parley3.2 miles NW
Longham4.1 miles NW
Parkstone4.4 miles W
Ripley4.9 miles NE
Fern Down5.3 miles N
Hampreston5.4 miles NW
Canford Magna5.8 miles W
Bransgore5.9 miles NE
Hinton6 miles E
London91 miles E
Glasgow365 miles N
Edinburgh365 miles N
Cardiff79 miles NW
Liverpool192 miles N
Southampton22 miles E
Saint Ives7 miles N

Solved: The mystery of the walking birch tree

Portsmouth-based artist Olana Light reveals she was responsible for Southampton's walking tree.

BBC News

Saints boss Martin apologises to fans for Foxes rout

Southampton boss Russell Martin apologises to supporters who travelled to Leicester after their humiliating 5-0 defeat.

BBC News

Column: Deprivation is closer than you think

Some people have the perception that Romsey and its rural surroundings is an affluent area where most, if not all residents, live in relative comfort. Admittedly, on the face of it, when compared to s&hellip

Hampshire Chronicle

Champions on the Common

A celebration event held on Southsea Common, hosted by BBC Radio Solent's Andy Moon.

BBC News

Lib Dem leader calls for general election at Winchester rally

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged to make this Conservative Government history at a rally in Winchester.

Hampshire Chronicle

Romsey Operatic and Dramatic Society to host physical theatre show

ROMSEY Operatic and Dramatic Society's next production uses physical theatre techniques to portray the story of love in its many forms.

Hampshire Chronicle

Sir Ed Davey poses with Tory dinosaurs' in Winchester stunt

People wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes with blue Conservative rosettes were at the forefront of the Liberal Democrats' latest election campaign stunt.

Hampshire Chronicle

Portswood Road crash: Family of motorcyclist pay tribute to him

The family of teenager George Milton who died in a crash in Southampton has said they will "keep his memory alive" following his inquest

Hampshire Chronicle

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

50.72622
-1.832728