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BH6 5FF

Castlemain Avenue

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Detailed insights for BH6 5FF

Overview

Postcode BH6 5FF is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Southbourne West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fisherman's Walk.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Southbourne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southbourne West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 5FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Southbourne West near BH6 5FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH6 5FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH6 5FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFisherman's WalkMediumWalking directions to Fisherman's Walk
0.4 miKings ParkMediumWalking directions to Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
7,863.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.24(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.93(+7%)
Shoplifting
12.21(+85%)
Public order
6.37(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
87.5%
Other White
33
8.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.82%
Irish
3
0.82%
African
2
0.54%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
37.14%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.65%
No qualifications
34
10.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
43.01%
Owns with a mortgage
52
27.96%
Owns outright
25
13.44%
Other social rented
24
12.9%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.15%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Median price£320,750
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £440K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,120,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£500,000£413
Semi-Detached24£371,250£323
Terraced12£332,500£393
Flats59£205,000£315

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£165,978£270,000£249,950
2017£365,000£160,000£285,000£245,000
2018£384,000£180,000£290,000£265,000
2019£350,000£169,475£318,000£250,000
2020£445,000£180,000£315,000£265,000
2021£409,950£207,000£326,750£287,500
2022£506,000£215,000£396,250£308,000
2023£617,500£211,000£355,000£355,000
2024£482,530£195,000£331,000£318,000
2025£500,000£205,000£375,000£327,500
2026£515,000£213,250£320,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£254£268£268
2017£298£279£288£314
2018£306£286£299£301
2019£294£287£300£263
2020£330£282£320£318
2021£336£327£334£326
2022£396£340£389£413
2023£405£357£377£395
2024£393£344£359£390
2025£414£313£339£388
2026£341£369£337£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 3, Lavender Lodge, 12, Castlemain Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 5FFFlatsLeasehold£203,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 4, Lily Lodge, 10, Castlemain Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 5FEFlatsLeasehold£210,000
14 May 2025Flat 2, 6, Castlemain Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 5EHFlatsLeasehold£278,750
21 Feb 2025Flat 6, Shannon Court, 26, Castlemain Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 5EHFlatsLeasehold£154,000
11 May 202627, Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JADetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the BH6 5FF postcode area, located within Southbourne West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH6 5FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStourfield Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH6 5FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food170 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miClutterbucks Convenience StoreSeabourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 2HHWalking directions to Clutterbucks Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressSouthbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMore the Merrier Food & WineKimberley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5BYWalking directions to More the Merrier Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalSouthbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3RBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 BH6 5FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleanor Connolly

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

George S Farquhar

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southbourne WestE02003189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 036AE01015274
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BH6 5FF

Is BH6 5FF (Southbourne West) safe?

The area around BH6 5FF records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH6 5FF?

The median sale price around BH6 5FF in Southbourne West is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH6 5FF?

There are 11 schools close to BH6 5FF, including Pokesdown Community Primary School, St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Stourfield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH6 5FF?

The closest station to BH6 5FF is Pokesdown, about 677 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH6 5FF?

BH6 5FF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH6 5FF (Southbourne West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH6 5FF is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eleanor Connolly (Labour Party) and George S Farquhar (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.