Postcode BH1 4HB 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 high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boscombe West is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Park.
Boscombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Boscombe West has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Boscombe West is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH1 4HB.
Boscombe West near BH1 4HB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.5 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 137 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe West
In the BH1 4HB postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Palmerston Road News & Wine | Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AZ | Walking directions to Palmerston Road News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4HN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Windham Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4RA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4DB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Osas Afro Caribbean Shop | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BE | Walking directions to Osas Afro Caribbean Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.