Postcode BH1 1HY 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 £203,500 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,000 and £252,750. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meyrick Park.
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.
Central Bournemouth has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from BH1 1HY.
Central Bournemouth near BH1 1HY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
| 0.1 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £281 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £725,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 6 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 133 | £200,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 1HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | Flat 1A, Amberwood Grange, 30, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 1B, Amberwood Grange, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Flat 7, Amberwood Grange, 30, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Deansway Court, 29, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 32, Dean Park Mansions, 27, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JA | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the BH1 1HY postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | All-through | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Kings Bournemouth | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Malmesbury Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH1 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Asia Shop | Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JL | Walking directions to Asia Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Medina Food Store | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PE | Walking directions to Medina Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Mr Five | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PF | Walking directions to Mr Five |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH1 1HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Allen
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jamie Paul Martin
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH1 1HY 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.
The median sale price around BH1 1HY in Bournemouth Central is £203,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BH1 1HY, including Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (Good), Kings Bournemouth and Malmesbury Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH1 1HY is Bournemouth, about 613 m away.
BH1 1HY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH1 1HY 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).