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BH11 9QY

High Howe Lane

Bearwood & Merley

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Detailed insights for BH11 9QY

Overview

Postcode BH11 9QY is located in an urban city, within the Bearwood & Merley area 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 median sale price in Bearwood & Merley is £365,000 (around £383 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,750 and £455,000. The nearest station is Branksome, about 2.6 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Kinson West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,846 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% 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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from BH11 9QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Kinson West near BH11 9QY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH11 9QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCornerstone GreenSmallWalking directions to Cornerstone Green

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
3,259.5 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
251
94.36%
Other White
6
2.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.13%
Indian
2
0.75%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.52%
Apprenticeship
28
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
65.71%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Bearwood & Merley

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £383
Sales (last 12 months): 197
Typical range (middle 50%): £294K – £455K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £383 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
Detached108£425,000£398
Semi-Detached36£337,500£393
Terraced38£281,000£376
Flats15£185,000£306

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£268,500£245,000
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£450,000£227,500£347,750£280,000
2026£425,000£152,750£330,000£273,500
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£330£282£325£334
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£411£313£394£361
2026£385£293£393£376
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 9QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 9QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 20261036, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9LBDetachedFreehold£447,500
25 Nov 20251044, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9LBDetachedFreehold£230,000
06 Mar 202610, Deepdene Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9RNDetachedFreehold£372,000
17 Apr 2026133, High Howe Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QZDetachedFreehold£350,000
10 Oct 2025129, High Howe Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QZDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the BH11 9QY postcode area, located within Kinson West, 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.

Nearby schools for BH11 9QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryLeAF StudioStudio schools
0.3 miSecondaryOak AcademyAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimaryElm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH11 9QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH11 9QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodKnights Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9STWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyRingwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8NLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco Express46-50 Anchor Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9HSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLidlRingwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8LYWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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 9QY, 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 9QY

Is BH11 9QY (Kinson West) safe?

The area around BH11 9QY 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near BH11 9QY?

The median sale price around BH11 9QY in Bearwood & Merley is £365,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH11 9QY?

There are 7 schools close to BH11 9QY, including LeAF Studio (Good), Oak Academy (Requires improvement) and Elm Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BH11 9QY?

BH11 9QY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH11 9QY 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).