Postcode BH6 5LS 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 Iford area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Iford is £57,617 per year. The median sale price in West Southbourne is £332,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,500 and £463,250. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Iford Meadows.
Iford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,888 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Iford has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 217 ft away from BH6 5LS.
Iford near BH6 5LS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Iford Meadows |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 (about £397 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 | 40 | £512,500 | £420 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £397,000 | £425 |
| Terraced | 10 | £383,500 | £385 |
| Flats | 66 | £252,519 | £372 |
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 | £440,000 | £286,750 |
| 2026 | £482,500 | £265,000 | £403,500 | £402,000 |
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 | £427 | £438 |
| 2026 | £430 | £348 | £424 | £381 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2026 | 63, Northey Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 73, Northey Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5LS | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 19, Padfield Close, Bournemouth, BH6 5LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £496,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 17A, Padfield Close, Bournemouth, BH6 5LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 18, Padfield Close, Bournemouth, BH6 5LU | Terraced | Freehold | £414,442 |
In the BH6 5LS postcode area, located within Iford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stourfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stourfield Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Christchurch Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH6 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5LS, 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 5LS records about 45 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BH6 5LS in West Southbourne is £332,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BH6 5LS, including Stourfield Junior School (Good), Stourfield Infant School (Good) and Christchurch Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH6 5LS is Christchurch, about 1,240 m away.
BH6 5LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,888 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 5LS 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).