Postcode BH1 9ZB 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 171.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Meyrick Park.
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.
Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from BH1 9ZB.
Central Bournemouth near BH1 9ZB 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
| 0.1 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £995,000 |
| Flats | 140 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH1 9ZB postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH1 9ZB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | The Triangle, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5RG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kiosk | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DU | Walking directions to Kiosk |
| 0.2 mi | Kingston Market | The Triangle, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LU | Walking directions to Kingston Market |
| 0.3 mi | Down Town | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LN | Walking directions to Down Town |
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: 16/01/2026.