Postcode BH1 3HL is located in an urban city, within the East Cliff & Springbourne ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the East Cliff area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
East Cliff has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
East Cliff has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 3HL.
East Cliff near BH1 3HL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Knyveton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Knyveton Gardens |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) in East Cliff & Springbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £472,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £305,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 23 | £262,500 | £314 |
| Flats | 116 | £190,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £469,975 | £174,000 | £241,000 | £207,000 |
| 2017 | £353,500 | £175,000 | £238,000 | £229,950 |
| 2018 | £355,000 | £175,000 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £381,000 | £167,750 | £246,000 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £385,500 | £195,000 | £277,500 | £238,000 |
| 2021 | £509,000 | £190,250 | £275,000 | £261,750 |
| 2022 | £406,000 | £203,000 | £303,500 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £466,220 | £211,000 | £287,000 | £288,000 |
| 2024 | £605,000 | £210,000 | £290,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £407,500 | £190,500 | £310,000 | £272,500 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £194,000 | £295,000 | £216,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £266 | £237 | £260 |
| 2017 | £253 | £284 | £264 | £244 |
| 2018 | £275 | £269 | £259 | £254 |
| 2019 | £265 | £280 | £250 | £254 |
| 2020 | £276 | £284 | £285 | £272 |
| 2021 | £268 | £291 | £307 | £279 |
| 2022 | £265 | £320 | £325 | £325 |
| 2023 | £360 | £322 | £303 | £325 |
| 2024 | £324 | £315 | £364 | £342 |
| 2025 | £341 | £293 | £299 | £322 |
| 2026 | £340 | £274 | £360 | £246 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 3HL.
In the BH1 3HL postcode area, located within East Cliff, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 3PD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Ecomini | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AD | Walking directions to Ecomini |
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Stores | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AD | Walking directions to Hilltop Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AE | Walking directions to Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store |
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 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Louise Armstrong
East Cliff & Springbourne - Elected 29 Jun 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH1 3HL records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around BH1 3HL in East Cliff is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BH1 3HL, including Bethany Church of England Junior School (Good), St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good) and Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH1 3HL is Bournemouth, about 1,106 m away.
BH1 3HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,452 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH1 3HL is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sara Louise Armstrong (Green Party).
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.