Postcode BH2 5EW is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central area 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 208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Cliff is £47,321 per year. The median sale price in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £252,000. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Gardens.
West Cliff has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,142 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
West Cliff has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.7 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 5EW.
West Cliff near BH2 5EW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £725,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 6 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 134 | £200,000 | £281 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £775,000 | £200,000 | £264,250 |
| 2017 | £590,000 | £175,000 | £308,750 |
| 2018 | £525,000 | £175,000 | £380,000 |
| 2019 | £627,500 | £170,000 | £327,750 |
| 2020 | £483,750 | £184,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | £737,500 | £208,275 | £327,500 |
| 2022 | £537,500 | £210,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £675,000 | £210,000 | £430,000 |
| 2024 | £845,000 | £215,000 | £440,000 |
| 2025 | £752,500 | £200,000 | £226,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £190,000 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £281 | £288 |
| 2017 | £308 | £286 | £322 |
| 2018 | £308 | £299 | £324 |
| 2019 | £295 | £284 | £284 |
| 2020 | £323 | £279 | £324 |
| 2021 | £409 | £279 | £313 |
| 2022 | £473 | £325 | £332 |
| 2023 | £371 | £304 | £357 |
| 2024 | £344 | £294 | £368 |
| 2025 | £353 | £282 | £342 |
| 2026 | £263 | £264 | £261 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 5EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 6, West Coast, Beacon Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5ER | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 42, West Coast, Beacon Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5ER | Flats | Leasehold | £272,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, Kerley Court, 3, Kerley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5DW | Flats | Leasehold | £177,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 4A, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EY | Other | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Travelodge, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EG | Other | Freehold | £11,185,000 |
In the BH2 5EW postcode area, located within West Cliff, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St Michael's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Kings Bournemouth | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5ES | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Kiosk | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1DU | Walking directions to Kiosk |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Seafront Mini Market | Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2BY | Walking directions to Seafront Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Richmond Mart | Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EJ | Walking directions to Richmond Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH2 5EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Allen
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jamie Paul Martin
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH2 5EW records about 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BH2 5EW in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BH2 5EW, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kings Bournemouth. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BH2 5EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH2 5EW is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Allen (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jamie Paul Martin (Labour Party).