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BH1 3DH

Gervis Road

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH1 3DH

Overview

Postcode BH1 3DH 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 398.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
398
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

East Cliff has a very high crime rate, with approximately 398.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 3DH.

Flood risk

No risk

East Cliff near BH1 3DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH1 3DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH1 3DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLower GardensMediumWalking directions to Lower Gardens
0.4 miHorseshoe CommonMediumWalking directions to Horseshoe Common

Area Profile

Population
449
Population density
5,947 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
205.78(+1280%)
Violence and sexual offences
175.88(+427%)
Public order
38.37(+487%)
Other theft
38.37(+582%)
Drugs
34.88(+1717%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
49.67%
Other White
83
18.4%
Indian
53
11.75%
Chinese
15
3.33%
Other
15
3.33%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
42.4%
Level 3 (A level)
91
22.3%
No qualifications
47
11.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
48.47%
Owns outright
46
28.22%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.4%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.29%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournemouth Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£752,500£326
Semi-Detached2£575,000£426
Terraced3£252,000£342
Flats122£198,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournemouth Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournemouth Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 3DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 3DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jan 202518, Amberley Court, Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NLFlatsLeasehold£250,000
04 Dec 2025Flat 30, Embassy Court, 26, Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3DWFlatsLeasehold£293,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 25, Embassy Court, 26, Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3DWFlatsLeasehold£277,500
17 Apr 2026Flat 11, Garden House, 3, Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3EBFlatsLeasehold£235,000
25 Apr 2025F11, Pine Grange, Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2PNFlatsLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the BH1 3DH postcode area, located within East Cliff, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH1 3DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryMalmesbury Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 3DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH1 3DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda ExpressBath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miBlack Sea SupermarketBath Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2PPWalking directions to Black Sea Supermarket
0.1 miBournemouth MarketOld Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PFWalking directions to Bournemouth Market
0.2 mi7 Days Mini MarketOld Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JZWalking directions to 7 Days Mini Market
0.2 miMedina Food StoreFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1PEWalking directions to Medina Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH1 3DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Allen

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Paul Martin

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardBournemouth CentralE05012653
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East CliffE02003192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 041FE01034278
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH1 3DH

Is BH1 3DH (East Cliff) safe?

The area around BH1 3DH records about 398 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.

What is the average house price near BH1 3DH?

The median sale price around BH1 3DH in East Cliff is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH1 3DH?

There are 4 schools close to BH1 3DH, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH1 3DH?

The closest station to BH1 3DH is Bournemouth, about 836 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH1 3DH?

BH1 3DH scores 8 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).

Who represents BH1 3DH (East Cliff) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH1 3DH 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).

Data Sources

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.