Postcode BH6 5BE is located in an urban city, within the West Southbourne area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Southbourne West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year. The median sale price in West Southbourne is £340,000 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,000 and £461,625. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.
Southbourne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,995 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Southbourne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 5BE.
Southbourne West near BH6 5BE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fisherman's Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Fisherman's Walk |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £400 per square foot) in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £515,000 | £417 |
| Terraced | 9 | £402,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £391,000 | £424 |
| Flats | 60 | £265,000 | £379 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £205,000 | £280,000 | £279,950 |
| 2017 | £440,000 | £193,000 | £295,000 | £264,000 |
| 2018 | £456,000 | £217,250 | £343,000 | £277,000 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £225,000 | £319,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £477,000 | £238,975 | £381,500 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | £547,500 | £252,000 | £408,500 | £299,500 |
| 2022 | £639,500 | £255,000 | £512,325 | £357,500 |
| 2023 | £527,000 | £280,000 | £455,000 | £295,500 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £285,000 | £400,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £535,000 | £260,000 | £426,750 | £286,750 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £287,500 | £403,500 | £408,221 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £297 | £302 | £325 |
| 2017 | £353 | £305 | £344 | £325 |
| 2018 | £347 | £314 | £325 | £307 |
| 2019 | £332 | £328 | £328 | £339 |
| 2020 | £346 | £343 | £350 | £308 |
| 2021 | £429 | £364 | £375 | £398 |
| 2022 | £452 | £391 | £461 | £387 |
| 2023 | £453 | £395 | £403 | £422 |
| 2024 | £437 | £385 | £393 | £378 |
| 2025 | £432 | £383 | £423 | £438 |
| 2026 | £425 | £367 | £424 | £380 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 13, Douglas Mews, Bournemouth, BH6 5BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 32, Douglas Mews, Bournemouth, BH6 5BE | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 33, Beaufort Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AJ | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 13, Beaufort Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AJ | Detached | Freehold | £523,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 22, Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5DG | Detached | Freehold | £515,000 |
In the BH6 5BE postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pokesdown Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Bournemouth Collegiate School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH6 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3QY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH6 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Chick
West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Jeff Hanna
West Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH6 5BE records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BH6 5BE in West Southbourne is £340,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BH6 5BE, including Pokesdown Community Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Bournemouth Collegiate School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH6 5BE is Pokesdown, about 858 m away.
BH6 5BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH6 5BE is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brian Chick (Liberal Democrats) and Jeff Hanna (Liberal Democrats).