Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH5 1AF 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. 4 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 09 Oct 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £125,000Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Oct 2025
- 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 4 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: 09 Oct 2025.
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
19 within 400mBH5 1AF links 19 transport stops within 400m and 51 within 800m. 19 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Burlington Mansions (BCT) at about 60m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
213 within 1200mBH5 1AF currently links 213 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 67 food and drink, 63 personal services, 43 grocery. The closest mapped place is Flamingo at about 215m. 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 BH5 1AF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
4 nearby school rows4 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH5 1AF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 6BH5 1AF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 102, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 31 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£125,000
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Oct 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH5 1AF, 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
67 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (28), fast food (21), restaurant (18).
Amenity group
Personal services
63 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by beauty (36), hairdresser (27).
Amenity group
Grocery
43 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (32), supermarket (9), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Retail
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (7), mobile phone (5), diy (2).
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.
Food and drink
Flamingo
Restaurant at 42c, Sea Road.
Food and drink
Rosie's
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
WAH Pantry
Cafe at 33, Sea Road.
Retail
Tropical Fish & Reptile Centre
Pet at 527, Christchurch Road.
Nightlife
Chaplins & The Cellar Bar
Bar at 529 533, Christchurch Road.
Grocery
Till Late
Convenience at 519, Christchurch Road.
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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary option in BH5 2BX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Primary option in BH5 2AS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Secondary option in BH5 2DY. 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 BH5 1AF.
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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 BH5 1AF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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