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BH2 6AA

Cambridge Road

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH2 6AA

Overview

Postcode BH2 6AA 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 Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 271.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 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 1.2 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
272
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,309 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 271.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from BH2 6AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH2 6AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH2 6AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCentral GardensLargeWalking directions to Central Gardens

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
13,594.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
172.03(+1054%)
Shoplifting
130.14(+1869%)
Violence and sexual offences
118.18(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.67(+373%)
Other theft
26.18(+365%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
40.41%
Other White
142
36.79%
Other
15
3.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
3.63%
Caribbean
9
2.33%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
43.12%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.84%
No qualifications
35
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
127
71.35%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.8%
Owns outright
19
10.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.81%
Other social rented
4
2.25%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 145
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £252K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournemouth Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£725,000£313
Semi-Detached1£290,000£385
Terraced6£275,000£261
Flats134£200,000£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournemouth Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournemouth Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026Flat 11, Elmdon Towers, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6ADFlatsLeasehold£167,000
22 May 2026Elmdon Cottage, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£226,500
19 Sept 2025Elmdon Cottage, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
02 Sept 2025Flat 5, Holmdene Court, 2, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AFFlatsLeasehold£175,000
27 May 2026Flat 7, 9, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AEFlatsLeasehold£120,500

Schools

In the BH2 6AA postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, 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.

Nearby schools for BH2 6AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school
0.9 miNot applicableTalbot Heath SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 6AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH2 6AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-onePoole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PWWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miLondisCommercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LXWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miStarBourne Close, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BAWalking directions to Star
0.2 miM J WinesCommercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LXWalking directions to M J Wines
0.2 miSkazkaCommercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LXWalking directions to Skazka

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH2 6AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Allen

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Paul Martin

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardBournemouth CentralE05012653
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BournemouthE02003188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038DE01033285
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH2 6AA

Is BH2 6AA (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH2 6AA records about 272 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BH2 6AA?

The median sale price around BH2 6AA in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH2 6AA?

There are 3 schools close to BH2 6AA, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good), Kings Bournemouth and Talbot Heath School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BH2 6AA?

BH2 6AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH2 6AA (Central Bournemouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH2 6AA 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).