Postcode BH2 5BE 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 338.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Cliff is £49,300 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Central 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 338.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in West Cliff is £49,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 5BE.
West Cliff near BH2 5BE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 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 | 147 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH2 5BE postcode area, located within West Cliff, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 5BE
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.