Pokesdown offers many similarities to Boscombe, with a combination of late Victorian buildings along with a diverse range of shops such as antique and vintage outlets, retro clothing and multiple cafes.
In 1886, Pokesdown train station was opened, and today it provides easy access to Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton and London.
There are two areas within Pokesdown, properties within the BH5 postcode lie within the boundary of Southbourne and are typically detached houses or flat conversions, whilst properties within the BH7 postcode tend to be a little smaller and semi-detached houses are more common.