Postcode BH6 5BF 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 Southbourne West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southbourne West is £47,200 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.
Southbourne West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Southbourne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Southbourne West is £47,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 5BF.
Southbourne West near BH6 5BF 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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £574,280 |
| Flats | 68 | £272,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £203,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Southbourne
In the BH6 5BF postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5BF
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.