Postcode BH2 5HU is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & West Cliff ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the West Cliff area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Cliff is £47,321 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Gardens.
West Cliff has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
West Cliff has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 5HU.
West Cliff near BH2 5HU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £1,195,000 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £471,500 | £550 |
| Flats | 152 | £242,500 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £725,000 | £200,000 | — | £387,500 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £220,000 | £205,000 | £422,500 |
| 2018 | £775,000 | £206,000 | £480,000 | £470,000 |
| 2019 | £799,000 | £215,000 | £251,250 | £372,575 |
| 2020 | £839,000 | £230,000 | £449,250 | £527,500 |
| 2021 | £808,750 | £250,000 | £585,000 | £480,000 |
| 2022 | £1,155,000 | £252,000 | £425,000 | £521,000 |
| 2023 | £992,500 | £250,000 | £660,000 | £550,000 |
| 2024 | £832,500 | £245,000 | £597,000 | £535,000 |
| 2025 | £827,500 | £250,000 | £393,000 | £610,000 |
| 2026 | £1,212,500 | £238,000 | £550,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £438 | £284 | — | £281 |
| 2017 | £397 | £296 | £280 | £392 |
| 2018 | £296 | £303 | £306 | £339 |
| 2019 | £340 | £299 | £311 | £359 |
| 2020 | £375 | £308 | £324 | £387 |
| 2021 | £432 | £339 | £372 | £435 |
| 2022 | £435 | £358 | £439 | £447 |
| 2023 | £460 | £351 | £461 | £472 |
| 2024 | £491 | £334 | £406 | £487 |
| 2025 | £387 | £326 | £445 | £436 |
| 2026 | £593 | £304 | £655 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 5HU.
In the BH2 5HU postcode area, located within West Cliff, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5ES | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Skazka | Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LX | Walking directions to Skazka |
| 0.3 mi | M J Wines | Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LX | Walking directions to M J Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PW | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 BH2 5HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David D'Orton-Gibson
Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023
John William Beesley
Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH2 5HU records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BH2 5HU in West Cliff is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BH2 5HU, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kings Bournemouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH2 5HU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,065 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 5HU is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David D'Orton-Gibson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John William Beesley (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.