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BH11 9NJ

Fulwood Avenue

Bearwood & Merley

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Detailed insights for BH11 9NJ

Overview

Postcode BH11 9NJ 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 Kinson West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kinson West is £41,382 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cornerstone Green.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Kinson West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Kinson West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kinson West is £41,382 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from BH11 9NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kinson West near BH11 9NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH11 9NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCornerstone GreenSmallWalking directions to Cornerstone Green

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
3,299.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.73(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-47%)
Burglary
5.78(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-44%)
Public order
2.89(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
92.54%
Other White
11
3.73%
Bangladeshi
3
1.02%
Indian
2
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
24.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
96
65.31%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.04%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Bearwood & Merley

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£388
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £465K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bearwood & Merley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached107£435,000£398
Semi-Detached31£345,000£394
Terraced34£274,000£378
Flats16£195,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bearwood & Merley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bearwood & Merley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£152,320£257,500£245,500
2017£357,000£145,750£258,000£235,000
2018£352,000£163,000£275,000£240,000
2019£370,000£163,250£307,500£237,500
2020£372,500£173,250£310,000£243,750
2021£395,000£181,000£322,500£263,000
2022£470,000£166,250£361,500£285,000
2023£455,000£199,975£355,000£305,000
2024£450,000£169,000£345,000£290,000
2025£451,750£200,000£347,750£280,000
2026£420,000£157,500£320,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bearwood & Merley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bearwood & Merley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£282£341£300
2017£321£316£335£307
2018£341£319£338£334
2019£342£322£306£336
2020£366£260£372£305
2021£366£305£374£353
2022£406£368£418£411
2023£432£364£400£395
2024£399£328£403£396
2025£412£314£394£364
2026£375£276£396£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bearwood & Merley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bearwood & Merley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 9NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 9NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202512, Greystoke Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9NLDetachedFreehold£340,000
30 May 202522, Greystoke Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9NLDetachedFreehold£375,000
12 Feb 202511, Ryecroft Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9NPDetachedFreehold£382,000
27 Jan 202646, Shapland Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9PYDetachedFreehold£360,000
18 Jul 202548, Shapland Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9PYDetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the BH11 9NJ postcode area, located within Kinson West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH11 9NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLeAF StudioStudio schools

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOak AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 9NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH11 9NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Bear Cross ExpressAnchor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9HSWalking directions to Tesco Bear Cross Express
0.3 miCostcutterBear Cross Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9LGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodKnights Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9STWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH11 9NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Anthony Brown

Bearwood & Merley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Marcus Julian Charles Andrews

Bearwood & Merley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Richard Glyn Burton

Bearwood & Merley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardBearwood & MerleyE05012650
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kinson WestE02003173
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 005DE01015311
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH11 9NJ

Is BH11 9NJ (Kinson West) safe?

The area around BH11 9NJ records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BH11 9NJ?

The median sale price around BH11 9NJ in Kinson West is £370,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH11 9NJ?

There are 7 schools close to BH11 9NJ, including LeAF Studio (Good), Oak Academy (Requires improvement) and Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH11 9NJ?

BH11 9NJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH11 9NJ (Kinson West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH11 9NJ is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Anthony Brown (Liberal Democrats), Marcus Julian Charles Andrews (Liberal Democrats) and Richard Glyn Burton (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.