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Alderney & Bourne Valley

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About

The Alderney & Bourne Valley ward is situated in the Poole area of the conurbation, centred on the neighbourhoods of Alderney and Branksome. It lies inland from Poole Harbour, with the Bourne Valley stream running through it. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities like schools and parks. Its topography includes gentle slopes leading down to the valley floor.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the Bourne Valley Greenway, a linear park and wildlife corridor following the stream. This provides a continuous route for walking and cycling, connecting urban areas with natural habitats. The ward contains several recreation grounds, including the large Branksome Recreation Ground. Housing is a mix of interwar, postwar, and more recent developments, serving a settled residential community.

Area overview

On average Alderney & Bourne Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alderney & Bourne Valley is £48,061 per year. There are 8 schools in Alderney & Bourne Valley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alderney & Bourne Valley is home to around 16,682 people, with a population density of about 3,270.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alderney & Bourne Valley Population
16,682
Population density
3,270.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.85(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.1(+42%)
Shoplifting
12.83(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.03(+24%)
Other theft
4.92(-13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,008
83.97%
Other White
1,332
7.98%
Other Asian
168
1.01%
Indian
151
0.91%
Other
147
0.88%
Total population: 16,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,356
24.93%
No qualifications
2,795
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
2,443
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,911
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,621
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 13,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,363
35.37%
Owns outright
2,143
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
986
14.76%
Social rents from council
712
10.66%
Other social rented
303
4.54%
Total households: 6,681

Property prices in Alderney & Bourne Valley

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alderney & Bourne Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached75£358,000
Flats15£193,000
Semi-Detached65£320,000
Terraced32£287,500

10 years median price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley.

All postcodes in Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH129GB

Alder Hills

BH121NL

Wroxham Road

BH121DN

Redlands

BH124AP

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH129LL

Alder Hills

BH124EE

Herbert Avenue

BH124NL

Broom Road

BH124EA

Newlyn Way

BH124BX

Monkton Crescent

BH129HR

Alder Hills

BH124DW

Northmere Drive

BH125AS

Scott Road

BH129GG

Alder Hills

BH121PF

Winston Avenue

BH125HB

Leyland Road

BH125AJ

Benbow Crescent

BH129NJ

Alder Hills

BH124BW

Bloxworth Road

BH124EQ

Broadmayne Road

BH121DY

Bourne Valley Road

BH124HG

Melbury Avenue

BH124HW

Herbert Avenue

BH121PW

Farnham Road

BH125AG

Wallisdown Road

BH124DR

Arne Avenue

BH121PT

Mayford Road

BH129NT

Alder Hills

BH124PH

Belben Road

BH124BZ

Gussage Road

BH121JH

Norman Avenue

BH124EB

Herbert Avenue

BH121DZ

Bourne Valley Road

BH124AQ

Heather View Road

BH121NX

Runton Road

BH124LG

Alderney Avenue

BH121NT

Sheringham Road

BH124DB

Monkton Crescent

BH124BR

Bridport Road

BH121NH

Cardigan Road

BH124EH

Broadmayne Road

BH124DU

Northmere Drive

BH121NB

Cromer Road

BH122AL

Recreation Road

BH121QX

Alder Heights

BH121NN

Gorleston Road

BH124LN

Portelet Close

BH121JF

Guest Close

BH124AS

Alder Hills

BH122AB

Alder Road

BH121JN

Yarmouth Road

BH125BY

Wallisdown Road

BH124BT

Bradstock Close

BH125BJ

Alder Road

BH124DG

Aspen Gardens

BH124PL

Cleeves Close

BH125BP

Talbot Drive

BH124LE

Herm Road

BH121LR

Wolterton Road

BH129FT

Alder Hills

BH122AP

Gloucester Road

BH129LB

Alder Hills

BH122ER

Central Avenue

BH124DJ

Slepe Crescent

BH121PH

Winston Avenue

BH121DW

Bourne Valley Road

BH129NL

Alder Hills

BH124LF

Alderney Avenue

BH129LY

Alder Hills

BH124AL

Alder Hills

BH122EG

Playfields Drive

BH121JY

Ingworth Road

BH122BQ

Library Road

BH125DU

Astbury Avenue

BH121ED

Bourne Valley Road

BH124BL

Bloxworth Road

BH125BL

Alder Road

BH121PA

Winston Avenue

BH124HE

Wyvern Close

BH125AU

Scott Road

BH125BW

Langside Avenue

BH121NP

Horning Road

BH124PW

Bowden Road

BH121NG

Cromer Gardens

BH124PX

Dolbery Road South

BH122AE

Alder Road

BH125BN

Langside Avenue

BH124EW

Melbury Avenue

BH124EX

Grange Gardens

BH124PD

Thrush Road

BH121NA

Cromer Road

BH121NJ

Wroxham Road

BH124NA

Ringwood Road

BH124AW

Alder Road

BH124DZ

Sancreed Road

BH129LA

Alder Hills

BH124BE

Alder Crescent

BH121JQ

Holt Road

BH124ED

Herbert Avenue

BH125DS

Astbury Avenue

BH124FR

Alderney & Bourne Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.