Postcode BH1 4HQ 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 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Boscombe Chine Gardens.
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.
Boscombe West has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 per household in Boscombe West is £37,737 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BH1 4HQ.
Boscombe West near BH1 4HQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boscombe Chine Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Boscombe Chine Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Churchill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
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 | 121 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boscombe West
In the BH1 4HQ postcode area, located within Boscombe West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 4HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AE | Walking directions to Premier Crescent Food Hall & Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Osas Afro Caribbean Shop | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4BE | Walking directions to Osas Afro Caribbean Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Romanis Supermarket | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Romanis Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Till Late | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Till Late |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.