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BH2 6EZ

Richmond Hill

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH2 6EZ

Overview

Postcode BH2 6EZ is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meyrick Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Bournemouth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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 310 ft away from BH2 6EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH2 6EZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH2 6EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH2 6EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMeyrick ParkLargeWalking directions to Meyrick Park
0.2 miCentral GardensLargeWalking directions to Central Gardens
0.2 miLower GardensMediumWalking directions to Lower Gardens

Area Profile

Population
153
Population density
3,392.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
139.72(+837%)
Violence and sexual offences
89.36(+168%)
Other theft
21.93(+290%)
Public order
20.31(+211%)
Shoplifting
19.5(+195%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
64
41.29%
British
51
32.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
5.81%
Other Asian
7
4.52%
Roma
7
4.52%
Total population: 155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
42.86%
Level 3 (A level)
31
22.14%
No qualifications
15
10.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
72.46%
Owns with a mortgage
9
13.04%
Owns outright
5
7.25%
Other social rented
4
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.45%
Total households: 69

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £250K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,050,000.

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£752,500£326
Semi-Detached2£575,000£426
Terraced3£252,000£342
Flats122£198,000£277

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£295,000
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£755,000£200,000£252,000
2026£345,000£200,000
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£282£305
2017£308£286£322
2018£308£299£324
2019£295£284£299
2020£323£278£324
2021£409£279£313
2022£473£325£332
2023£371£304£357
2024£344£294£368
2025£365£282£342
2026£263£286
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025Flat 10, Mount Heatherbank, Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth, BH1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£235,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 3, 1, Verulam Place, Bournemouth, BH1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£175,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 4, 9, Verulam Place, Bournemouth, BH1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£122,500
18 Jul 20252, Verulam Court, 3, Verulam Place, Bournemouth, BH1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£132,000
11 Jun 20254C, Verulam Place, Bournemouth, BH1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£137,000

Schools

In the BH2 6EZ postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH2 6EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableSt Martin's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 6EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH2 6EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRichmond MartRichmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EJWalking directions to Richmond Mart
0.1 miDown TownFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LNWalking directions to Down Town
0.1 miVaigaiFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EYWalking directions to Vaigai
0.1 miTesco ExpressBourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 mi7 Days ExpressFir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EYWalking directions to 7 Days Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

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 6EZ, 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 038GE01034273
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2023-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BH2 6EZ

Is BH2 6EZ (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH2 6EZ records about 193 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, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH2 6EZ?

The median sale price around BH2 6EZ in Central Bournemouth is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH2 6EZ?

There are 4 schools close to BH2 6EZ, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Martin's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH2 6EZ?

The closest station to BH2 6EZ is Bournemouth, about 1,123 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH2 6EZ?

BH2 6EZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,940 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.