Postcode BH2 5AA 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 West Cliff area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Cliff is £47,321 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lower Gardens.
West Cliff has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
West Cliff has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Cliff is £47,321 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 5AA.
West Cliff near BH2 5AA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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 | 144 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH2 5AA postcode area, located within West Cliff, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westover Express | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BS | Walking directions to Westover Express |
| 0.2 mi | Seafront Mini Market | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BY | Walking directions to Seafront Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Kiosk | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DU | Walking directions to Kiosk |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5ES | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.