BH5 1JQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1JQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JQ.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH5 1JQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOURNEMOUTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH5 1JQ postcode have the street address of Wollstonecraft Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH5 1JQ postcode is home to a bustling 77 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOURNEMOUTH within the old postal county of Hampshire.
BH5 1JQ is within the town of Bournemouth.
The BH5 1JQ postcode area is composed of 96.67% residential properties, 3.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH5 1JQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, mid-terraced, enclosed end-terraced, end-terraced and unknown. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BH5 1JQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in BH5 1JQ fall under these categories: Hotels.
Hotels include Valberg Hotel 1A, and 2, Wollstonecraft Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 96.67% |
| Commercial | 3.33% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH5 1JQ
The telephone area code for BH5 1JQ is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH5 1JQ
| Latitude | 50.7225420908 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.83686361118 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BH5 1JQ
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Weather Forecast for BH5 1JQ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 33.00% | S 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH5 1JQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH5 1JQ
| Average Mbps | 88.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 328.570 |
BH5 1JQ has an average download speed of 88.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
711 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
60% of postcodes (710,419) have slower broadband speeds.
40% of postcodes (473,511) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH5 1JQ
| Average Mbps | 16.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.940 |
BH5 1JQ has an average upload speed of 16.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,108 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
75% of postcodes (890,988) have slower upload speeds.
24% of postcodes (283,545) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH5 1JQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Address: St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01202421141
England Primary Schools
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01202424554
Stourfield Junior School
Address: Stourfield Junior School, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact:
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01202424585
Stourfield Infant School
Address: Stourfield Infant School, Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Address: Pokesdown Community Primary School, Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Address: St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01202426696
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01202427544
King's Park Academy
Address: King's Park Academy, Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01202395138
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Address: St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School, St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01202393570
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Address: Bethany Church of England Junior School, Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01202393570
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH5 1JQ
DR TIMOTHY P DOYLE
Address: SHELLEY MANOR DENTAL, SHELLY MANOR MEDICAL CENTRE, BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH5 1LX
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
BEECHWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH5 1LX
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
THE CRESCENT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 THE CRESCENT, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4EX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BOSCOMBE DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BOSCOMBE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 454 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4BA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH5 1JQ
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: SHELLEY MANOR MEDICAL CENTRE, BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 1LX
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 399759
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 595 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 394702
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 609-611 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 304581
BOOTS
Address: 626-628 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 393447
QUEENS PARK PHARMACY
Address: 386 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8BL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 395023
BOOTS
Address: 20-22 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 3RA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 424371
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH5 1JQ
BOURNEMOUTH 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 594-598 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH)
Address: 654 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4BP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
J & M VISION SERVICES
Address: 35 KENSINGTON COURT, 43 KNYVETON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 3QT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
770 OPTICS LTD
Address: 63 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
JULIAN MAY OPTICIANS
Address: 101 SOUTHBOURNE GROVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3QY
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
4159 BOURNEMOUTH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ST. PAULS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DL
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH5 1JQ
SHELLEY MANOR HOLDENHURST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH5 1LX
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 309421
CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY
Address: CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURG., 12-14 WALPOLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4HA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 395195
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY
Address: 21 BEAUFORT ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5AJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 433081
HOLDENHURST BRANCH
Address: 199 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DE
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE
Address: 17 BEAUFORT ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH6 5BF
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 427878
Transport Links near BH5 1JQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BH5 1JQ
- Pokesdown
Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DLDistance: 0.94 milesDriving Time: 2.34 minutes - Bournemouth
Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HXDistance: 1.76 milesDriving Time: 4.19 minutes - Christchurch
Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PLDistance: 3.07 milesDriving Time: 6.37 minutes - Branksome
Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DFDistance: 4.50 milesDriving Time: 8.85 minutes - Parkstone (Dorset)
Parkstone station, Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UDDistance: 5.66 milesDriving Time: 10.98 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BH5 1JQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH5 1JQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH5 1JQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bournemouth East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Tobias Ellwood |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH5 1JQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.How much is the Council Tax?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH5 1JQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in BH5 1JQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 | 1 |
| 2011 | £124,950 | £560,000 | £246,225 | 4 |
| 2013 | £176,000 | £139,000 | £157,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £97,500 | £217,000 | £157,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £100,000 | £1,030,000 | £141,399 | 4 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £6,725 | £153,000 | £162,431 | 4 |
| 2019 | £122,500 | £149,000 | £118,833 | 3 |
| 2021 | £236,000 | £225,000 | £213,667 | 3 |
| 2023 | £237,000 | £158,750 | £197,875 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the BH5 1JQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH5 1JQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 0.48 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AG | 0.52 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Palmerston Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4DB | 0.61 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Stewart Close, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8NT | 1.62 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DH | 1.85 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH5 1JQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 1.79 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 1.96 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to 34 Commercial Road |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 5.32 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 6.68 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH | 0.32 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH |
| McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL | 1.27 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 1.79 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP | 2.02 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 0.30 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road |
| KFC, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8AA | 1.27 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to KFC Bournemouth - The Lansdowne |
| KFC, Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 2BZ | 1.66 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to KFC Bournemouth - Westover Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 2.03 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |
| KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ | 2.16 miles | Directions from BH5 1JQ to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road |