Postcode BH1 1JP 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 East Cliff area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year. 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.
East Cliff has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
East Cliff has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from BH1 1JP.
East Cliff near BH1 1JP 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 | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £752,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £575,000 | £426 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 122 | £198,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £775,000 | £200,000 | £295,000 |
| 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 | £755,000 | £200,000 | £252,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £200,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £282 | £305 |
| 2017 | £308 | £286 | £322 |
| 2018 | £308 | £299 | £324 |
| 2019 | £295 | £284 | £299 |
| 2020 | £323 | £278 | £324 |
| 2021 | £409 | £279 | £313 |
| 2022 | £473 | £325 | £332 |
| 2023 | £371 | £304 | £357 |
| 2024 | £344 | £294 | £368 |
| 2025 | £365 | £282 | £342 |
| 2026 | £263 | £286 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 1JP.
In the BH1 1JP postcode area, located within East Cliff, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 1JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Asia Shop | Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JL | Walking directions to Asia Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Medina Food Store | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PE | Walking directions to Medina Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Mr Five | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PF | Walking directions to Mr Five |
| 0.1 mi | Bournemouth Market | Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PF | Walking directions to Bournemouth Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH1 1JP, 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 1JP records about 249 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BH1 1JP in East Cliff is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BH1 1JP, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good) and St Martin's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH1 1JP is Bournemouth, about 613 m away.
BH1 1JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,504 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 1JP 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.