Postcode BH2 6LY 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meyrick Park.
Central Bournemouth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,905 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from BH2 6LY.
Central Bournemouth near BH2 6LY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £725,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 6 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 134 | £200,000 | £281 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 9, Chepping Dene, 15, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LY | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 7, Chepping Dene, 15, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LY | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Tower Court, 15, Dean Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1HU | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 5, Albany Court, 9, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LX | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, Dean Park Gate, 5, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LX | Flats | Leasehold | £177,500 |
In the BH2 6LY postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Kings Bournemouth | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | St Martin's School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Malmesbury Park Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Mar 2022. | |
Malmesbury Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Mar 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 6LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 7 Days Express | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to 7 Days Express |
| 0.3 mi | Vaigai | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to Vaigai |
| 0.3 mi | OCR Store | Old Christchurch Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1NE | Walking directions to OCR Store |
| 0.3 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
| 0.3 mi | Down Town | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LN | Walking directions to Down Town |
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 6LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Allen
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jamie Paul Martin
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH2 6LY 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BH2 6LY in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BH2 6LY, including Kings Bournemouth, St Martin's School and Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH2 6LY is Bournemouth, about 837 m away.
BH2 6LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,905 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 6LY 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).