Postcode BH1 1JR 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 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 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.
East Cliff has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,637 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% 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 4.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 1JR.
East Cliff near BH1 1JR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £725,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 6 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 134 | £200,000 | £281 |
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 1JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 8, Trinity, 161, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JU | Other | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 6, 3, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1AH | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 7, 208 - 210, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PD | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 10, Regency House, 14, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JN | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Regency House, 14, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JN | Flats | Leasehold | £156,194 |
In the BH1 1JR postcode area, located within East Cliff, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Kings Bournemouth | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Malmesbury Park Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Mar 2022. | |
Malmesbury Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Mar 2022
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| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St Michael's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH1 1JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Medina Food Store | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PE | Walking directions to Medina Food Store |
| 0 mi | Family Shopper | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0 mi | Asia Shop | Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JL | Walking directions to Asia Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Mr Five | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PF | Walking directions to Mr Five |
| 0.1 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
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 1JR, 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 1JR 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH1 1JR in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BH1 1JR, 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.
The closest station to BH1 1JR is Bournemouth, about 679 m away.
BH1 1JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,637 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 1JR 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).