Postcode BH1 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 925.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Gardens.
Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 925.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 1BA.
Central Bournemouth near BH1 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £995,000 |
| Flats | 147 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH1 1BA postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kiosk | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DU | Walking directions to Kiosk |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Down Town | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LN | Walking directions to Down Town |
| 0.1 mi | Seafront Mini Market | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BY | Walking directions to Seafront Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Vaigai | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to Vaigai |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.