Postcode BH1 2LB 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 298.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in East Cliff is £40,500 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 298.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in East Cliff is £40,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 2LB.
East Cliff near BH1 2LB 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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 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 | 3 | £995,000 |
| Flats | 147 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH1 2LB 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 2LB
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Medina Food Store | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PE | Walking directions to Medina Food Store |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.