Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH2 5QA postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 3 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 12 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £193,750Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 3 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
12 within 400mBH2 5QA links 12 transport stops within 400m and 57 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Queens Road (BCT) at about 41m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
352 within 1200mBH2 5QA currently links 352 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 151 food and drink, 57 personal services, 53 retail. The closest mapped place is Poole Road Pharmacy at about 77m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH2 5QA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
3 nearby school rows3 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH2 5QA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 19BH2 5QA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 19 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 231, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 38 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£193,750
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH2 5QA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
151 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (72), cafe (47), fast food (32).
Amenity group
Personal services
57 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (31), beauty (26).
Amenity group
Retail
53 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (32), mobile phone (12), mall (6).
Amenity group
Nightlife
30 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (20), pub (10).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Poole Road Pharmacy
Pharmacy in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Juliani's Hair Care
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Platform 19 Cafe & Antiques
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Star
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Colour Bar
Bar in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Tiger Bay
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH2 5LH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Kings Bournemouth
Secondary option in BH2 6LD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
Bournemouth Christian School
Phase unavailable option in BH2 6NA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH2 5QA.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH2 5QA with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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