BH2 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 274 active and 232 retired postcodes.
The majority of BH2 (61% of postcodes) consists of a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks. Overall, BH2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in BH2 are around £405k, down 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH2 at 968 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH2 postcode area.
9,264
42
£ 38,325 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH2 spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £405k. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Harbour School Dorset
Sturminster Marshall First School
Rushcombe First School
Christchurch Infant School
Somerford Primary School
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Mudeford Junior School
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Best of British
- Skazka
- Southbourne Ales Limited
- Sports Direct
- Square Newsagent Ltd
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Applewood Hotel
- Balmoral Hotel
- Bamboo Guest House
- Blue Palms Hotel
- Bourne Hall Hotel
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- 99 Perk
- Aruba Bar and Restaurant
- Be At One
- Bournemouth & District Constitutional Club
- Brewhouse & Kitchen
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- 3F Food Ltd
- Boom Battle Bar
- Sunset Beach Club
- The Hub Kiosk
- Dancing Jug
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Triangle Mini Market
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bunny's Chicken
- Casa Gourmex
- Da Mario
- Fingo Bite
- Joseph Steps Kiosk
- + 9 more
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Area Profile: BH2 · Data under Open Government Licence