Postcode BH2 6LJ is located in an urban city, within the Talbot & Branksome Woods ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Charminster area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Charminster is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meyrick Park.
Charminster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Charminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Charminster is £44,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 6LJ.
Charminster near BH2 6LJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 in Talbot & Branksome Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,842,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £817,500 |
| Flats | 89 | £232,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £382,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Talbot & Branksome Woods
In the BH2 6LJ postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.