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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 65 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
65
Deprivation level
6/10
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
34.47(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.24(+47%)
Shoplifting
11.03(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+45%)
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 180 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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£365,000
Flats11£215,000
Semi-Detached59£325,000
Terraced35£280,000

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

BH124ER

Solly Close

BH125BW

Langside Avenue

BH129GB

Alder Hills

BH121JQ

Holt Road

BH124AG

Pine Avenue

BH124HJ

Shillingstone Gardens

BH124JP

Plemont Close

BH125AJ

Benbow Crescent

BH121JA

Guest Avenue

BH121LR

Wolterton Road

BH121QE

Cooke Gardens

BH122AG

Douglas Gardens

BH122AW

Gloucester Road

BH124DF

Aspen Gardens

BH124EJ

Melbury Avenue

BH124HP

Herbert Avenue

BH125BT

Wallisdown Road

BH125EB

Julyan Avenue

BH129QB

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124JF

Evering Avenue

BH124JQ

Evering Avenue

BH124LE

Herm Road

BH129LA

Alder Hills

BH122AU

Douglas Road

BH122EN

Connaught Crescent

BH124BF

Sixpenny Close

BH124BX

Monkton Crescent

BH124HE

Wyvern Close

BH125AL

Raleigh Road

BH125ED

Talbot Drive

BH129LJ

Alder Hills

BH129LT

Alder Hills

BH121DN

Redlands

BH122AR

Gwynne Road

BH124DL

Slepe Crescent

BH124DY

Northmere Road

BH124PR

Bedford Road South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.