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BH1 1AF

Madeira Road

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH1 1AF

Overview

Postcode BH1 1AF is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The median sale price in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £252,000. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lower Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Central Bournemouth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,775 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Bournemouth has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from BH1 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH1 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH1 1AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH1 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLower GardensMediumWalking directions to Lower Gardens
0.1 miHorseshoe CommonMediumWalking directions to Horseshoe Common

Area Profile

Population
614
Population density
8,989.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.55(+112%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.45(-27%)
Vehicle crime
14.2(+390%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(+34%)
Robbery
4.73(+514%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
61.17%
Other White
113
18.43%
Indian
18
2.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
2.12%
Total population: 613

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
274
46.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
185
31.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
7.91%
No qualifications
42
7.07%
Apprenticeship
19
3.2%
Total 16+ residents: 594

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
42.58%
Owns with a mortgage
56
26.79%
Owns outright
39
18.66%
Social rents from council
15
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.87%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 145
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £252K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournemouth Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£725,000£313
Semi-Detached1£290,000£385
Terraced6£275,000£261
Flats134£200,000£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournemouth Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£775,000£200,000£264,250
2017£590,000£175,000£308,750
2018£525,000£175,000£380,000
2019£627,500£170,000£327,750
2020£483,750£184,000£325,000
2021£737,500£208,275£327,500
2022£537,500£210,000£300,000
2023£675,000£210,000£430,000
2024£845,000£215,000£440,000
2025£752,500£200,000£226,000
2026£345,000£190,000£337,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016—£281£288
2017£308£286£322
2018£308£299£324
2019£295£284£284
2020£323£279£324
2021£409£279£313
2022£473£325£332
2023£371£304£357
2024£344£294£368
2025£353£282£342
2026£263£264£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournemouth Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Flat 4, Eaton Court, 12, Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QGFlatsLeasehold£70,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 10, Eaton Court, 12, Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QGFlatsLeasehold£128,500
02 Apr 2026Flat 10, Regency House, 14, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JNFlatsLeasehold£153,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 8, Regency House, 14, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JNFlatsLeasehold£156,194
17 Jul 2025Flat 8, The Chantry, 18, Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QSFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BH1 1AF postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 3 primary and 0 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 BH1 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school
0.7 miPrimaryMalmesbury Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.8 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH1 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH1 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondon MarketGlen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LUWalking directions to London Market
0.1 miFamily ShopperFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JUWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.1 miAsia ShopLorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JLWalking directions to Asia Shop
0.1 miMedina Food StoreFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PEWalking directions to Medina Food Store
0.1 miMr FiveFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PFWalking directions to Mr Five

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 BH1 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Allen

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Paul Martin

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardBournemouth CentralE05012653
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BournemouthE02003188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038FE01034272
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2008-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH1 1AF

Is BH1 1AF (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH1 1AF records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH1 1AF?

The median sale price around BH1 1AF in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH1 1AF?

There are 5 schools close to BH1 1AF, including Kings Bournemouth, Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH1 1AF?

The closest station to BH1 1AF is Bournemouth, about 656 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH1 1AF?

BH1 1AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH1 1AF (Central Bournemouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH1 1AF is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Allen (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jamie Paul Martin (Labour Party).