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BH1 9ZA

Bournemouth Central

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Detailed insights for BH1 9ZA

Overview

Postcode BH1 9ZA 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 Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meyrick Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,518 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from BH1 9ZA.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Bournemouth near BH1 9ZA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH1 9ZA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH1 9ZA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeyrick ParkLargeWalking directions to Meyrick Park
0.1 miCentral GardensLargeWalking directions to Central Gardens
0.3 miLower GardensMediumWalking directions to Lower Gardens

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
3,438.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.18(+431%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.43(+105%)
Public order
21.51(+229%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.57(+186%)
Vehicle crime
18.57(+540%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
66.28%
Other White
32
18.6%
Indian
6
3.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.91%
Chinese
4
2.33%
Total population: 172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
42.77%
No qualifications
30
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
36.36%
Owns outright
37
33.64%
Owns with a mortgage
18
16.36%
Other social rented
9
8.18%
Social rents from council
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

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 9ZA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH1 9ZA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Flat 31, Brompton Court, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JSFlatsLeasehold£90,500
08 Jan 2026Flat 25, Brompton Court, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JSFlatsLeasehold£120,000
11 Nov 20251, Brompton Court, Bournemouth, BH2 6JSFlatsLeasehold£327,500
08 Aug 2025Flat 17, Brompton Court, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JSFlatsLeasehold£190,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 9, Bourneview Court, 18, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJFlatsLeasehold£217,500

Schools

In the BH1 9ZA postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH1 9ZA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableSt Martin's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 9ZA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH1 9ZA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRichmond MartRichmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EJWalking directions to Richmond Mart
0.2 miTesco ExpressBourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Triangle, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5RGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miKioskFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DUWalking directions to Kiosk
0.2 miKingston MarketThe Triangle, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LUWalking directions to Kingston Market

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 9ZA, 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)Central BournemouthE02003188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038CE01033242
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2019-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BH1 9ZA

Is BH1 9ZA (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH1 9ZA records about 174 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH1 9ZA?

The median sale price around BH1 9ZA in Central Bournemouth is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH1 9ZA?

There are 3 schools close to BH1 9ZA, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Martin's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH1 9ZA?

The closest station to BH1 9ZA is Bournemouth, about 1,348 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH1 9ZA?

BH1 9ZA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,518 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH1 9ZA (Central Bournemouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH1 9ZA 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.