Postcode BH11 9SW 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 Bearwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bearwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Bearwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from BH11 9SW.
Bearwood near BH11 9SW 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 99 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £283,750 |
10 year median price trend in Bearwood & Merley
In the BH11 9SW postcode area, located within Bearwood, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Knights Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9ST | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Bear Cross Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Bear Cross Express | Anchor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9HS | Walking directions to Tesco Bear Cross Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.