Postcode BH1 2HL 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. The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 7.3% 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 2HL.
East Cliff near BH1 2HL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 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 | 4 | £872,500 |
| Flats | 151 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £226,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH1 2HL postcode area, located within East Cliff, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
| 0.1 mi | Westover Express | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BS | Walking directions to Westover Express |
| 0.2 mi | OCR Store | Old Christchurch Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1NE | Walking directions to OCR Store |
| 0.2 mi | Seafront Mini Market | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BY | Walking directions to Seafront Mini 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 2HL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.