Postcode BH24 2QS is located in a rural town, within the St Leonards & St Ives ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the St Leonards area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Leonards is £51,800 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 6.9 miles away.
St Leonards has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
St Leonards has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in St Leonards is £51,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH24 2QS.
St Leonards near BH24 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £673,000 in St Leonards & St Ives area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,282 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 87 | £695,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £494,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £393,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Leonards & St Ives
In the BH24 2QS postcode area, located within St Leonards, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH24 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Garden-Lane, Dorset, BH24 2NR | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.