Postcode BH2 6PW 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 0.6 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 a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,057 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 6PW.
Central Bournemouth near BH2 6PW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
| 0.5 mi | Central Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.4 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 6PW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Knoll Manor, 26, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PL | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, Knoll Manor, 26, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PL | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Parkside Court, 30, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 14, 50, Braidley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JY | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Braidley Mansions, 43, Braidley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JY | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the BH2 6PW 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | St Martin's School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.8 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH2 6PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 7 Days Express | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to 7 Days Express |
| 0.5 mi | Vaigai | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to Vaigai |
| 0.5 mi | OCR Store | Old Christchurch Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1NE | Walking directions to OCR Store |
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 6PW, 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 6PW records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BH2 6PW 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 6PW, including Kings Bournemouth, St Martin's School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH2 6PW is Bournemouth, about 1,018 m away.
BH2 6PW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,057 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 6PW 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).