Postcode BH21 1RX is located in an urban city, within the Bearwood & Merley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Merley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Merley is £63,101 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Merley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Merley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merley is £63,101 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BH21 1RX.
Merley near BH21 1RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 99 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £283,750 |
10 year median price trend in Bearwood & Merley
In the BH21 1RX postcode area, located within Merley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH21 1RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Merley Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3BB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.