Postcode BH2 6NR 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 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.7 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.
Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,782 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from BH2 6NR.
Central Bournemouth near BH2 6NR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
| 0.2 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Gardens |
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 6NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, Sandringham Place, 20, Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NR | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 10, Sandringham Place, 20, Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NR | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 52, Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NL | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 6, Bodorgan House, 26, Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NL | Flats | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Flat 11, Parkview, 16, Braidley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JX | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the BH2 6NR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Kings Bournemouth | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.5 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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| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | St Martin's School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 6NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Mart | Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6EJ | Walking directions to Richmond Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Vaigai | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to Vaigai |
| 0.3 mi | 7 Days Express | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to 7 Days Express |
| 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 6NR, 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 6NR records about 174 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 public order.
The median sale price around BH2 6NR in Bournemouth Central is £205,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BH2 6NR, including Kings Bournemouth, St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Martin's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH2 6NR is Bournemouth, about 1,178 m away.
BH2 6NR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,782 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 6NR 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).