Postcode BH2 6PY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Meyrick Park.
Central Bournemouth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.2 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from BH2 6PY.
Central Bournemouth near BH2 6PY 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £995,000 |
| Flats | 144 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH2 6PY postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH2 6PY
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Vaigai | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1EY | Walking directions to Vaigai |
| 0.4 mi | OCR Store | Old Christchurch Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1NE | Walking directions to OCR Store |
| 0.5 mi | Down Town | Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1LN | Walking directions to Down Town |
| 0.5 mi | London Market | Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 2LU | Walking directions to London Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.