Postcode BH11 9LH is located in an urban city, within the Kinson area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the West Howe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Howe is £38,348 per year. The median sale price in Kinson is £305,000 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £335,625. The nearest station is Branksome, about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cornerstone Green.
West Howe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
West Howe has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in West Howe is £38,348 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from BH11 9LH.
West Howe near BH11 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cornerstone Green | Small | Walking directions to Cornerstone Green |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £330,000 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £307,250 | £346 |
| Terraced | 21 | £280,000 | £359 |
| Flats | 12 | £160,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267,500 | £145,000 | £238,475 | £230,000 |
| 2017 | £281,750 | £149,000 | £237,500 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | £307,500 | £175,000 | £256,750 | £247,500 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £188,750 | £250,000 | £242,500 |
| 2020 | £295,500 | £160,000 | £255,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £182,500 | £274,000 | £257,250 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £190,000 | £321,000 | £284,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £190,000 | £300,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £357,000 | £204,500 | £300,000 | £286,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £182,000 | £299,000 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £160,000 | £310,000 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322 | £218 | £269 | £255 |
| 2017 | £317 | £225 | £261 | £286 |
| 2018 | £335 | £251 | £287 | £289 |
| 2019 | £341 | £290 | £268 | £286 |
| 2020 | £336 | £296 | £288 | £251 |
| 2021 | £383 | £321 | £310 | £317 |
| 2022 | £417 | £305 | £350 | £363 |
| 2023 | £415 | £268 | £330 | £361 |
| 2024 | £402 | £292 | £332 | £356 |
| 2025 | £394 | £294 | £349 | £356 |
| 2026 | £352 | £273 | £342 | £425 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 5, Burgess Close, Bournemouth, BH11 9JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £277,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 958, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 16, High Howe Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QS | Detached | Freehold | £291,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 28, High Howe Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QS | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 60, Frost Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8HR | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the BH11 9LH postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oak Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Oak Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | LeAF Studio | Studio schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
LeAF Studio ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Heathlands Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2022. | |
Heathlands Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2022
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH11 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8LY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8NL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8LL | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH11 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cameron Ralph Adams
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Duane William Farr
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Michelle Andrea Dower
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH11 9LH records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH11 9LH in Kinson is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BH11 9LH, including Oak Academy (Requires improvement), LeAF Studio (Good) and Heathlands Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BH11 9LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH11 9LH is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cameron Ralph Adams (Conservative and Unionist Party), Duane William Farr (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michelle Andrea Dower (Labour and Co-operative Party).