Bournemouth · BH5

EPC in BH5 (Boscombe)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Boscombe, Pokesdown, including Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Cliff & Springbourne. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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BH5 (Boscombe) in a nutshell

BH5 covers Boscombe, Pokesdown, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BH5

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area

BH5 is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BH5 stretches across Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Cliff & Springbourne, so give your full postcode, not just 'BH5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Lots of detached homes

Bournemouth has plenty of detached houses. More outside walls means insulation counts for a lot on your rating, so dig out any loft or cavity paperwork.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bournemouth: 31.4% detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Bournemouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to BH5

BH7 · LittledownBH1 · Bournemouth town centreBH6 · SouthbourneBH8 · Malmesbury ParkBH2 · Bournemouth CentralBH3 · Talbot Woods

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BH5 cover?

BH5 (Boscombe, Pokesdown) includes the wards of Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Cliff & Springbourne (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BH5?

Neighbouring districts include BH7 (Littledown), BH1 (Bournemouth town centre), BH6 (Southbourne), BH8 (Malmesbury Park), BH2 (Bournemouth Central) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BH5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BH5?

About 5,457 households and 10,816 residents at the 2011 Census, across 251 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BH5 in?

BH5 sits in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth East.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BH5 1
Areas covered
Boscombe, Pokesdown 2
Active postcodes
251 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,457 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,816 2
Electoral wards
Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Cliff & Springbourne 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bournemouth East 4
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 4
Households privately renting (Bournemouth built-up area)
33.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.