Postcode BH23 4JY is located in an urban city, within the Highcliffe & Walkford ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the West Highcliffe area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Highcliffe is £48,482 per year. The nearest station is Hinton Admiral located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nea Meadows Local Nature Reserve.
West Highcliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
West Highcliffe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Highcliffe is £48,482 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from BH23 4JY.
West Highcliffe near BH23 4JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hinton Admiral located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hinton Admiral | N/A | Walking directions to Hinton Admiral |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nea Meadows Local Nature Reserve | Medium | Walking directions to Nea Meadows Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Highcliffe Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highcliffe Recreation Ground |
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £438,500 in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 113 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £252,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highcliffe & Walkford
In the BH23 4JY postcode area, located within West Highcliffe, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Highcliffe School | Academy converter | Good |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH23 4JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Martin
Highcliffe & Walkford - Elected 4 May 2023
David Francis Martin
Highcliffe & Walkford - Elected 4 May 2023
Christopher Chope
Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.