Postcode BH2 6AP is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & West Cliff area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Westbourne area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. The median sale price in Westbourne & West Cliff is £250,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,750 and £317,875. 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.
Westbourne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,278 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from BH2 6AP.
Westbourne near BH2 6AP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,600 up to £1,425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £1,091,250 | £446 |
| Terraced | 4 | £530,000 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £393,000 | £445 |
| Flats | 167 | £243,500 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £765,000 | £200,000 | — | £370,000 |
| 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 | £962,500 | £250,000 | £393,000 | £605,000 |
| 2026 | £891,250 | £237,500 | £388,250 | £273,888 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £486 | £285 | — | £287 |
| 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 | £410 | £327 | £445 | £474 |
| 2026 | £527 | £301 | £482 | £307 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, St Georges Gate, 43, Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, BH2 6AP | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 11, Elmdon Towers, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AD | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Elmdon Cottage, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £226,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Elmdon Cottage, 4, Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 37A, Norwich Mansions, Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, BH2 6AL | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 |
In the BH2 6AP postcode area, located within Westbourne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Talbot Heath School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Talbot Heath School ratingInspection information
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 6AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star | Bourne Close, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BA | Walking directions to Star |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Queens Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5LX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH2 6AP, 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 6AP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around BH2 6AP in Westbourne & West Cliff is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BH2 6AP, 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.
BH2 6AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,278 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 6AP 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).