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BH7 6JX

Wickham Road

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Detailed insights for BH7 6JX

Overview

Postcode BH7 6JX 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 Boscombe East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Boscombe East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Boscombe East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from BH7 6JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe East near BH7 6JX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH7 6JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH7 6JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.2 miWoodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Woodland Walk
0.3 miKings ParkMediumWalking directions to Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
8,853.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.79(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.82(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-14%)
Vehicle crime
5.03(+73%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
79.39%
Other White
38
9.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.04%
Chinese
5
1.27%
Indian
5
1.27%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
38.83%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.45%
No qualifications
26
8.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
45.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
31.13%
Owns outright
35
23.18%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

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 BH7 6JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH7 6JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Flat 1, 12, Wickham Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JXFlatsLeasehold£217,000
06 May 2025856B, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
05 Sept 20258, Hannington Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JTDetachedFreehold£390,000
27 Aug 2025845C, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6ARFlatsLeasehold£170,000
10 Jul 2025847B, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6ARFlatsLeasehold£235,000

Schools

In the BH7 6JX postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH7 6JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPokesdown Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH7 6JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH7 6JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRania MinimarketChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DFWalking directions to Rania Minimarket
0.1 miWhat's NewsChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AUWalking directions to What's News
0.1 miAsia Food & WineChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6APWalking directions to Asia Food & Wine
0.1 miEveryday Convenience & Off Licence787-789 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AWWalking directions to Everyday Convenience & Off Licence
0.1 miPaul ShopChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DLWalking directions to Paul Shop

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 BH7 6JX, 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)Boscombe EastE02003187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 035DE01015276
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH7 6JX

Is BH7 6JX (Boscombe East) safe?

The area around BH7 6JX records about 43 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH7 6JX?

The median sale price around BH7 6JX in Boscombe East is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH7 6JX?

There are 14 schools close to BH7 6JX, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Pokesdown Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH7 6JX?

The closest station to BH7 6JX is Pokesdown, about 257 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH7 6JX?

BH7 6JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH7 6JX (Boscombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH7 6JX 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.