Postcode BH11 9LA is located in an urban city, within the Bearwood & Merley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region , and forms part of the West Howe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Howe is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cornerstone Green.
West Howe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
West Howe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Howe is £37,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from BH11 9LA.
West Howe near BH11 9LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 88 | £448,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Bearwood & Merley
In the BH11 9LA postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oak Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | LeAF Studio | Studio schools | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Elm Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.