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BH2 6PZ

St Valerie Road

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH2 6PZ

Overview

Postcode BH2 6PZ 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 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 nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Bournemouth has a low 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.

Crime level

6/10

Central Bournemouth has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH2 6PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH2 6PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH2 6PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH2 6PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miMeyrick ParkLargeWalking directions to Meyrick Park
0.5 miCentral GardensLargeWalking directions to Central Gardens
0.4 miHorseshoe CommonMediumWalking directions to Horseshoe Common

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
6,913.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.87(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.89(-43%)
Vehicle crime
13.42(+363%)
Other theft
5.47(-3%)
Burglary
4.97(+79%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
70.04%
Other White
40
14.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.37%
Irish
9
3.37%
Other Asian
6
2.25%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
36.29%
No qualifications
50
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
39.02%
Owns outright
45
27.44%
Owns with a mortgage
34
20.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.2%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £250K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournemouth Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£752,500£326
Semi-Detached2£575,000£426
Terraced3£252,000£342
Flats122£198,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournemouth Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£775,000£200,000£295,000
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£755,000£200,000£252,000
2026£345,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£282£305
2017£308£286£322
2018£308£299£324
2019£295£284£299
2020£323£278£324
2021£409£279£313
2022£473£325£332
2023£371£304£357
2024£344£294£368
2025£365£282£342
2026£263£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournemouth Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH2 6PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 4, Parkside Court, 30, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PZFlatsLeasehold£230,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 8, Knoll Manor, 26, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PLFlatsLeasehold£265,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 14, Knoll Manor, 26, St Valerie Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PLFlatsLeasehold£210,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 36, Meyrick Court, 22, St Winifreds Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PHFlatsLeasehold£170,000
24 Sept 2025Flat 55, Meyrick Court, 22, St Winifreds Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6PHFlatsLeasehold£161,000

Schools

In the BH2 6PZ postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH2 6PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSt Martin's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH2 6PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Allen

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Paul Martin

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardBournemouth CentralE05012653
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BournemouthE02003188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038AE01015286
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH2 6PZ

Is BH2 6PZ (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH2 6PZ 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH2 6PZ?

The median sale price around BH2 6PZ in Central Bournemouth is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH2 6PZ?

There are 6 schools close to BH2 6PZ, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), St Martin's School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH2 6PZ?

The closest station to BH2 6PZ is Bournemouth, about 1,144 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH2 6PZ?

BH2 6PZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH2 6PZ (Central Bournemouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH2 6PZ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.