Postcode BH6 5JL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Iford is £57,617 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Iford Meadows.
Iford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Iford has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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 5JL.
Iford near BH6 5JL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Iford Meadows |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £348,500 (about £402 per square foot) in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £512,500 | £417 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £413,500 | £427 |
| Terraced | 12 | £383,650 | £412 |
| Flats | 67 | £246,000 | £379 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £202,000 | £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 | £450,000 | £286,750 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £268,000 | £453,000 | £408,221 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313 | £288 | £302 | £325 |
| 2017 | £353 | £306 | £344 | £325 |
| 2018 | £347 | £314 | £325 | £307 |
| 2019 | £332 | £327 | £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 | £380 | £428 | £438 |
| 2026 | £422 | £362 | £425 | £380 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5JL.
In the BH6 5JL postcode area, located within Iford, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | More the Merrier Food & Wine | Kimberley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5BY | Walking directions to More the Merrier Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Iford Stores | 1223 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6BW | Walking directions to Iford Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH6 5JL, 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 5JL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BH6 5JL in Iford is £348,500 (about £402 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BH6 5JL, including Stourfield Infant School (Good), Stourfield Junior School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH6 5JL is Pokesdown, about 1,403 m away.
BH6 5JL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,118 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 5JL 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).
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.