Postcode BH2 5QU 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 Westbourne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Upper Gardens.
Westbourne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from BH2 5QU.
Westbourne near BH2 5QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upper Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Upper Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £930,000 |
| Flats | 143 | £242,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £484,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £580,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westbourne & West Cliff
In the BH2 5QU postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Star | Bourne Close, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BA | Walking directions to Star |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Queens Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 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 |
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: 01/01/2026.