Postcode BH1 1PW 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 610.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lower 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 610.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 1PW.
Central Bournemouth near BH1 1PW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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 | 144 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH1 1PW postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 1PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
| 0.1 mi | Medina Food Store | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PE | Walking directions to Medina Food Store |
| 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 | Asda Express | Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.