Postcode BH6 5AN is located in an urban city, within the West Southbourne ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Iford area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Iford is £57,617 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Iford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Iford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Iford is £57,617 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 5AN.
Iford near BH6 5AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,180,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £203,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Southbourne
In the BH6 5AN postcode area, located within Iford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | More the Merrier Food & Wine | Kimberley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5BY | Walking directions to More the Merrier Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Carbery Food & Wine | Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QR | Walking directions to Carbery Food & Wine |
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: 01/01/2026.