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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

BH129LU

Alder Hills

BH124PJ

Belben Road

BH124JP

Plemont Close

BH121PS

Farnham Road

BH125WB

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH121ND

Cromer Road

BH125DX

Short Close

BH124PG

Belben Close

BH121PG

Winston Avenue

BH125DY

Hillside Road

BH121NR

Sheringham Road

BH129PU

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125DF

The Clovers

BH121PL

Carroll Close

BH121QB

Cooke Road

BH125DT

Astbury Avenue

BH124BQ

Cortry Close

BH121LT

Cornelia Crescent

BH129GH

Alder Hills

BH124AY

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124AJ

Alder Hills

BH121PQ

Winston Avenue

BH122AA

Alder Road

BH122EN

Connaught Crescent

BH124DX

Northmere Road

BH124LQ

Jersey Road

BH124AB

Alder Road

BH124BP

Bloxworth Road

BH129NP

Alder Hills

BH121QU

Rowe Gardens

BH121PB

Winston Avenue

BH129PA

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124DD

Encombe Close

BH124DS

Bindon Close

BH121PY

Merrow Avenue

BH125BZ

Raleigh Road

BH124AX

Alder Road

BH121PE

Winston Avenue

BH124HR

Herbert Avenue

BH121LY

Yarmouth Road

BH121QD

Winston Park

BH124ZL

Alder Hills

BH124NP

Thrush Road

BH121RA

Winston Avenue

BH124BG

Sharp Road

BH124DT

Arne Crescent

BH122AH

Alder Road

BH129LR

Alder Hills

BH125BG

South Park Road

BH121DX

Bourne Valley Road

BH125DZ

Mossley Avenue

BH124BJ

Barter Road

BH124LH

Jersey Close

BH124JW

Corbiere Avenue

BH124BA

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124JH

Evering Avenue

BH125HD

Leyland Road

BH124FJ

Mannings Heath Road

BH121NS

Sheringham Road

BH121DU

Bourne Valley Road

BH121QA

Mayford Road

BH125BH

Alder Road

BH149BN

Ashley Road

BH129JW

Alder Hills

BH124HD

Turbary Close

BH124BF

Sixpenny Close

BH124LX

Ringwood Road

BH121DJ

Dalling Road

BH129LQ

Alder Hills

BH121HD

Yarmouth Road

BH121LU

Cornelia Crescent

BH122AT

Francis Road

BH124BU

Monkton Crescent

BH129PY

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125ED

Talbot Drive

BH124BD

Alder Crescent

BH122AG

Douglas Gardens

BH124PQ

Loewy Crescent

BH121JJ

Yarmouth Road

BH125AT

Scott Road

BH124DN

Slepe Crescent

BH122EW

Central Avenue

BH129NA

Alder Hills

BH122AD

Alder Road

BH124HJ

Shillingstone Gardens

BH121YW

Alder Hills

BH125AR

Hawkins Road

BH124JG

Evering Avenue

BH125AY

Fraser Road

BH121DF

Poole Road

BH122AJ

Stalham Road

BH125AH

Benbow Crescent

BH125AA

Wallisdown Road

BH124BS

Bridport Road

BH122EH

Kent Road

BH121PP

Farnham Road

BH124AT

Tollard Close

BH121PZ

Sunridge Close

BH124PA

Broom Road

BH125EA

Mossley Avenue

Data Sources

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