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Bearwood & Merley

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About

Bearwood & Merley is a residential ward located in the northern part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. It is characterised by suburban housing estates, local shopping parades, and several schools. The area includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Bearwood and Merley, with Merley House and its grounds forming a notable green space. Transport links are provided by the A349 and A341 roads, connecting the ward to Poole town centre and the wider region.

The ward is largely residential, with a mix of property types from post-war developments to more modern housing. It contains recreational facilities such as the Bearwood Recreation Ground and the Merley Park playing fields. A specific feature is the presence of the historic Merley House, a Georgian mansion set within parkland, which is now used as a wedding and events venue. The area serves as a commuter base for the surrounding urban centres.

Area overview

On average Bearwood & Merley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bearwood & Merley is £56,312 per year. There are 5 schools in Bearwood & Merley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bearwood & Merley is home to around 14,025 people, with a population density of about 802.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bearwood & Merley Population
14,025
Population density
802.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.24(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(-5%)
Shoplifting
11.91(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(+12%)
Other theft
4.42(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,938
92.24%
Other White
414
2.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.53%
African
65
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
64
0.46%
Total population: 14,027

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,485
29.78%
Level 3 (A level)
2,037
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,919
16.4%
No qualifications
1,760
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,316
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 11,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,720
46.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,984
34.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
533
9.2%
Social rents from council
266
4.59%
Other social rented
170
2.93%
Total households: 5,795

Property prices in Bearwood & Merley

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bearwood & Merley 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 Bearwood & Merley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached100£450,500
Flats11£160,000
Semi-Detached38£346,250
Terraced39£280,000

10 years median price trend in Bearwood & Merley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bearwood & Merley.

All postcodes in Bearwood & Merley

BH213AH

Harvey Road

BH211QZ

Silverwood Close

BH211SB

Oakley Straight

BH119PE

King Richard Drive

BH211RR

Gravel Hill

BH119NT

Magna Close

BH179BQ

Gravel Hill

BH119RB

Meadow View Road

BH213BD

Arrowsmith Road

BH119RD

Meadow View Road

BH211TE

Rosamund Avenue

BH119NP

Ryecroft Avenue

BH211XU

De Haviland Close

BH118PQ

Bexington Close

BH213AL

Magna Road

BH119LL

Bearwood & Merley

BH211TR

Rempstone Road

BH211XS

Cockerell Close

BH119NR

Dalewood Avenue

BH211TN

Selkirk Close

BH119NJ

Fulwood Avenue

BH118NX

Francis Avenue

BH213AD

Canford Magna

BH118PJ

May Gardens

BH211RU

Merley Lane

BH119TL

Marquis Way

BH213AB

Oakley Lane

BH119QX

High Howe Lane

BH213AQ

Merley Lane

BH118PH

Todber Close

BH119NA

Magna Road

BH119PD

King Richard Drive

BH119UL

Viscount Close

BH119TG

King John Avenue

BH213FB

Bearwood & Merley

BH118NT

Stillmore Road

BH118PA

Paddington Grove

BH119QH

Wheelers Lane

BH119UG

Ross Gardens

BH119FS

Isabella Street

BH213BT

Bearwood & Merley

BH119TQ

Woodgreen Drive

BH119QR

Spicer Lane

BH211SG

Oakley Lane

BH119QT

High Howe Lane

BH211RT

Ivy Road

Data Sources

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