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BH1 4FG

Christchurch Road

Boscombe West

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Overview

Postcode BH1 4FG is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe West ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Boscombe West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Boscombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Boscombe West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from BH1 4FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe West near BH1 4FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH1 4FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH1 4FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.5 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.4 miBoscombe Chine GardensLargeWalking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
4,124.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
158.04(+960%)
Violence and sexual offences
133.09(+299%)
Shoplifting
53.6(+711%)
Other theft
28.65(+409%)
Public order
25.88(+296%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
100
41.49%
British
98
40.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
4.15%
Other
10
4.15%
Indian
7
2.9%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
34.36%
No qualifications
39
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
104
81.25%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
6
4.69%
Owns outright
4
3.12%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Boscombe West

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £243K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boscombe West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£342,500£328
Terraced4£270,000£315
Semi-Detached2£260,000£304
Flats102£165,000£293

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boscombe West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£144,000£294,000£245,000
2017£612,500£155,000£325,000£220,000
2018£362,500£161,000£250,000£220,000
2019£330,000£163,000£320,000£215,250
2020£366,500£163,750£345,000£222,500
2021£800,000£170,000£288,500£272,500
2022£431,000£176,000£380,750£265,000
2023£827,500£172,250£350,000£280,000
2024£279,750£180,000£260,000£315,000
2025£360,000£179,000£320,000£292,500
2026£520,000£165,000£190,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£276£224£249
2017£414£268£200£176
2018£307£292£279£239
2019£354£284£222£210
2020£282£281£295£277
2021£377£319£268£282
2022£353£327£276£216
2023£332£307£333£328
2024£343£327£254£252
2025£328£293£279£298
2026£317£294£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 4FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 4FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2025597, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4ANOtherFreehold£220,000
17 Jul 2025Flat 1, 17, Sea Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1DHFlatsLeasehold£115,000
07 Feb 2025Flat 6, 17, Sea Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1DHFlatsLeasehold£115,000
31 Mar 20257, Palmerston Arms Court, 536, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BESemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
20 Feb 202616, Carnarvon Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the BH1 4FG postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH1 4FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryKing's Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 4FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH1 4FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBos ŻabkaChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4FPWalking directions to Bos Żabka
0 miMalinkaChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BHWalking directions to Malinka
0 miT. S CentralChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BQWalking directions to T. S Central
0.1 miBosc VegasChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AHWalking directions to Bosc Vegas
0.1 miFood PlusChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AHWalking directions to Food Plus

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 4FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Mary Martin

Boscombe West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Patrick Canavan

Boscombe West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
WardBoscombe WestE05012652
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boscombe WestE02003190
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 037GE01034276
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2020-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH1 4FG

Is BH1 4FG (Boscombe West) safe?

The area around BH1 4FG records about 260 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 4FG?

The median sale price around BH1 4FG in Boscombe West is £177,500 (about £294 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH1 4FG?

There are 9 schools close to BH1 4FG, including King's Park Academy (Good), St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH1 4FG?

The closest station to BH1 4FG is Pokesdown, about 1,188 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH1 4FG?

BH1 4FG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH1 4FG (Boscombe West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH1 4FG is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gillian Mary Martin (Labour Party) and Patrick Canavan (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.