The postcode BH5 2HJ is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH5 2HJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH5 2HJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BH5 2HJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to BH5 2HJ is Parkwood Lane which is centered 76 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fishermans Walk Car Park and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Pokesdown Rail Station, 620 m away.
The closest primary school to BH5 2HJ (for ages 11 and under) is Pokesdown Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bournemouth Collegiate School.
The local pub for residents of BH5 2HJ is Stourvale Inn and is 2.18 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from KFC and is 2.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 21, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BH5 2HJ is covered by the Dorset police force association and Bournemouth and Poole Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH5 2HJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH5 2HJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH5 2HJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH5 2HJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 219 m | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School | Independent school | 11-18 | 537 m | |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 603 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 799 m |
| Stourfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Stourfield Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Avonwood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| King's Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.44 km | |
| Tregonwell Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (December 12, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | Academy | 4-18 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 2.08 km |
| Park School | Independent school | 2-11 | 2.21 km | |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 2.25 km |
| Twynham School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 2.71 km |
| Christchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 9, 2014) | 2.78 km |
| Christchurch Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.8 km | |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 2.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH5 2HJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touchwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 13, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| Homelands Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 2.14 km | |
| Brunch Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 2.16 km | |
| Brunchie Bar Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Stourvale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 2.18 km | |
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 2.18 km | |
| Christchurch Spiritualist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2020 | 2.2 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2018 | 2.2 km | |
| Fairmile Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 2.21 km | |
| Brook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2017 | 2.21 km | |
| Brook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2017 | 2.21 km | |
| Dragon Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 2.21 km | |
| Papa John's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 2.25 km | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 1, 2022 | 2.26 km | |
| Bailey Bridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 2.29 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2019 | 2.29 km | |
| Hendy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 2.29 km | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 2.29 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 2.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH5 2HJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Fishermans Walk Car Park | 66 m | |
| Fishermans Walk | 84 m | |
| Fishermans Walk | 102 m | |
| Fishermans Walk | 107 m | |
| Fishermans Walk | 120 m | |
| Pokesdown Rail Station | 620 m | |
| Christchurch Rail Station | 2.74 km | |
| Bournemouth Rail Station | 3.22 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.04 km | |
| Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.04 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.04 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 5.68 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 40.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH5 2HJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1.6 km |
| Grove Copse | 2.78 km | |
| Grimbury Marsh | 3.89 km | |
| Horseshoe Common | 3.9 km | |
| Coward's Marsh | 4.07 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 4.11 km | |
| Blackwater Firs | 4.12 km | |
| Blackwater Hill | 4.26 km | |
| Warren Hill | 4.33 km | |
| Quomp Copse | 4.34 km | |
| Meyrick Park | 4.56 km | |
| Dudmoor Copse | 4.57 km | |
| Ramsdown Plantation | 4.57 km | |
| Blackberry Point | 4.63 km | |
| Lily Pond | 4.77 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH5 2HJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.72711100 |
| Longitude | -1.81894000 |
| OS Easting | 412876 |
| OS Northing | 0091959 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bournemouth East |
| Electoral Ward | Boscombe East & Pokesdown |
| Local Authority District | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Dorset Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000058 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bournemouth and Poole Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Dorset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Dorset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bournemouth/Poole BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bournemouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33048135 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bournemouth 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bournemouth 016B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |