Postcode BH6 5LP 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Iford is £49,700 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Iford Meadows.
Iford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Iford has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.5% 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 of residents in Iford is £49,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH6 5LP.
Iford near BH6 5LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
| 1 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Iford Meadows |
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 5LP postcode area, located within Iford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH6 5LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | More the Merrier Food & Wine | Kimberley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5BY | Walking directions to More the Merrier Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 3JZ | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.