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Alderney & Bourne Valley

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Alderney & Bourne Valley

About

Alderney & Bourne Valley is a ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, located near the confluence of the River Stour and River Bourne. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and parts of the town center. It features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, alongside local shops and amenities. The riverside paths and parks provide recreational spaces for residents.

The ward is well-connected, with easy access to Poole town center and transport links, including bus routes and proximity to Poole Railway Station. Alderney & Bourne Valley has a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, with pockets of woodland and open land along the river valleys. The area serves as a transition between Poole's commercial center and quieter residential districts.

Area overview

On average Alderney & Bourne Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alderney & Bourne Valley is £44,970 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £331,000 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £740,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached76£363,750
Flats7£207,000
Semi-Detached52£325,000
Terraced37£280,000

10 years price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley

All postcodes in Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125DZ

Mossley Avenue

BH121JQ

Holt Road

BH122AS

Bountys Lane

BH124AG

Pine Avenue

BH124AY

Branksome East

BH124BA

Branksome East

BH124EQ

Broadmayne Road

BH124ER

Solly Close

BH124HJ

Shillingstone Gardens

BH124JP

Plemont Close

BH125AJ

Benbow Crescent

BH125BW

Langside Avenue

BH129GB

Alder Hills

BH121QE

Cooke Gardens

BH121JA

Guest Avenue

BH121LR

Wolterton Road

BH122AG

Douglas Gardens

BH122AW

Gloucester Road

BH129LA

Alder Hills

BH124DF

Aspen Gardens

BH124EJ

Melbury Avenue

BH124HP

Herbert Avenue

BH124JF

Evering Avenue

BH124JQ

Evering Avenue

BH124LE

Herm Road

BH125BT

Talbot Drive

BH125EB

Julyan Avenue

BH121DN

Redlands

BH122AR

Davis Road

BH122AU

Douglas Road

BH122EN

Connaught Crescent

BH124BF

Sixpenny Close

BH124BX

Monkton Crescent

BH129LJ

Alder Hills

BH124DL

Slepe Crescent

BH124DY

Arne Avenue

BH125AL

Raleigh Road

BH124HE

Wyvern Close

BH125AS

Scott Road

BH124PR

Bedford Road South

BH125ED

Mossley Avenue

BH129LT

Alder Hills
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.