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BH6 5RD

Iford Lane

Littledown & Iford

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Detailed insights for BH6 5RD

Overview

Postcode BH6 5RD is located in an urban city, within the Littledown & Iford area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Iford area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Littledown & Iford is £508,250 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £411,250 and £638,500. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 1 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Iford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,397 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Iford has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Iford is £57,617 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from BH6 5RD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for BH6 5RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Walking directions to Christchurch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH6 5RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miIford MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Iford Meadows

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
5,117.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.47(-75%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-55%)
Burglary
6.65(+139%)
Public order
3.02(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
404
87.64%
Other White
22
4.77%
Other
12
2.6%
Chinese
5
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.08%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
32.39%
No qualifications
72
18.51%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
145
67.44%
Owns with a mortgage
60
27.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.33%
Shared ownership
2
0.93%
Social rents from council
1
0.47%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Littledown & Iford

Median price: £508,250
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £411K – £639K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £508,250 (about £422 per square foot) in Littledown & Iford area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littledown & Iford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached85£597,500£428
Semi-Detached14£383,750£450
Terraced2£348,000£421
Flats11£235,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littledown & Iford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,500£175,000£268,500£225,000
2017£440,000£198,000£287,450£296,250
2018£440,000£200,000£330,000£350,000
2019£450,000£203,000£315,000£295,000
2020£470,000£190,000£327,475£319,950
2021£525,000£200,000£360,000£295,000
2022£570,000£235,000£425,000£397,500
2023£560,000£225,000£400,000£350,000
2024£538,750£260,000£395,000£415,000
2025£600,000£240,000£387,500£351,000
2026£541,500£232,500£418,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£255£306£261
2017£343£272£368£357
2018£338£311£339£290
2019£342£289£372£424
2020£359£286£356£330
2021£392£304£384£343
2022£442£354£470£440
2023£416£337£446£500
2024£427£327£453£447
2025£423£343£460£441
2026£430£336£440£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Littledown & Iford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH6 5RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Oct 202523, Old Bridge Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5RGDetachedFreehold£610,000
14 Jul 202521, Old Bridge Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5RGDetachedFreehold£385,000
27 Aug 202586, Clingan Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5QADetachedFreehold£540,000
15 Jan 2026165, Corhampton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5PADetachedFreehold£647,500
23 Sept 20251362, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6EEOtherFreehold£5,562,500

Schools

In the BH6 5RD 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.

Nearby schools for BH6 5RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryStourfield Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryStourfield Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH6 5RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH6 5RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express271 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miIford Stores1223 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6BWWalking directions to Iford Stores
0.5 miThe Grove Premier Express50 The Grove, Christchurch, BH23 2HBWalking directions to The Grove Premier Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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

Local councillors

Bobbie Dove

Littledown & Iford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lawrence Williams

Littledown & Iford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
WardLittledown & IfordE05012666
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)IfordE02003185
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 026AE01015316
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH6 5RD

Is BH6 5RD (Iford) safe?

The area around BH6 5RD records about 31 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BH6 5RD?

The median sale price around BH6 5RD in Littledown & Iford is £508,250 (about £422 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH6 5RD?

There are 8 schools close to BH6 5RD, including Stourfield Infant School (Good), Stourfield Junior School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH6 5RD?

The closest station to BH6 5RD is Christchurch, about 1,593 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH6 5RD?

BH6 5RD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH6 5RD (Iford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH6 5RD is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bobbie Dove (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lawrence Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).