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Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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About

Boscombe East & Pokesdown is a residential ward located inland from the seafront. The area is centred around the main Christchurch Road, which provides local shops and services. Housing is primarily a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern purpose-built flats. Pokesdown railway station offers direct connections to central Bournemouth and Southampton, providing a key transport link for commuters and residents.

The ward includes the large King’s Park, which contains sports fields, a bowling green, and a children's play area. The local community is served by several primary schools and the area retains a distinct high street feel along Seabourne Road. The historic Boscombe Chine Gardens lie just to the south, marking the boundary with the neighbouring coastal wards.

Area overview

On average Boscombe East & Pokesdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boscombe East & Pokesdown is £49,668 per year. There are 4 schools in Boscombe East & Pokesdown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boscombe East & Pokesdown is home to around 11,190 people, with a population density of about 6,508.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boscombe East & Pokesdown Population
11,190
Population density
6,508.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.95(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.69(+19%)
Vehicle crime
5.99(+107%)
Other theft
5.9(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,409
75.15%
Other White
1,482
13.25%
Other Asian
157
1.4%
Other
136
1.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
132
1.18%
Total population: 11,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,399
37.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,703
18.59%
No qualifications
1,274
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,221
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
824
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 9,161

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,802
36.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,403
28.46%
Owns outright
1,252
25.4%
Other social rented
267
5.42%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.31%
Total households: 4,930

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,120,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£513,750
Flats58£207,500
Semi-Detached21£375,000
Terraced14£342,500

10 years median price trend in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

All postcodes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

BH76EU

Portman Road

BH52DQ

Cromwell Gardens

BH52BH

Parkwood Road

BH52AE

Harvey Road

BH52JT

Southville Road

BH76HY

Gloucester Road

BH76DB

Christchurch Road

BH76AX

Christchurch Road

BH52DD

Hosker Road

BH76AZ

Christchurch Road

BH52LA

Stourvale Road

BH14FF

Ashley Road

BH52JF

Seabourne Place

BH52BQ

Parkwood Road

BH76JX

Wickham Road

BH52JG

Harcourt Road

BH76LH

Wheaton Road

BH65FF

Castlemain Avenue

BH76AW

Christchurch Road

BH76JU

Hannington Place

BH51LL

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH52DR

Dingle Road

BH52HG

Seabourne Road

BH51LH

Chessel Avenue

BH52DH

Harcourt Mews

BH52AA

Colonnade Road

BH52AS

Livingstone Road

BH51NF

Beechwood Gardens

BH76AH

Christchurch Road

BH52DF

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

BH76LQ

Clarence Park Road

BH52JZ

Stourvale Road

BH52AY

Darracott Road

BH51NW

Browning Avenue

BH76BZ

Christchurch Road

BH52EA

Cromwell Gardens

BH76BY

Christchurch Road

BH52AP

Colville Close

BH76HU

Wolverton Road

BH52JU

Wyncombe Road

BH52DZ

Wentworth Close

BH76AJ

Christchurch Road

BH52DA

Deans Road

BH52BJ

Parkwood Road

BH76HH

Haviland Road

BH65AA

Beresford Road

BH52JS

Ashbourne Road

BH76DJ

Christchurch Road

BH51LY

Beechwood Avenue

BH76HL

Haviland Mews

BH76HD

Gladstone Road

BH52HL

Seabourne Road

BH51LQ

Chessel Avenue

BH52DY

College Road

BH14LL

Ashley Road

BH65FD

Southbourne Road

BH51NU

Browning Avenue

BH76HN

Haviland Road East

BH52AG

Colville Road

BH76DF

Christchurch Road

BH65HN

Chilcombe Road

BH76LE

Clarence Park Road

BH76JP

Warwick Road

BH76AL

Hannington Grove

BH52HW

Seabourne Road

BH51LS

Grasmere Road

BH76BT

Christchurch Road

BH52AD

Harvey Road

BH65AE

Southbourne Road

BH52AN

West Road

BH52EJ

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH52JH

Rosebery Road

BH65EQ

Castlemain Avenue

BH52DT

Ravine Road

BH65ES

Paisley Road

BH51LU

Woodland Walk

BH76LZ

Spurgeon Road

BH65HS

Oxford Avenue

BH76AY

Christchurch Road

BH52AQ

Granville Road

BH76DL

Christchurch Road

BH65EH

Castlemain Avenue

BH51LZ

Beechwood Avenue

BH76HF

Gladstone Road East

BH51NA

Beechwood Avenue

BH52EG

Wentworth Avenue

BH76BB

Christchurch Road

BH51NN

Browning Avenue

BH52BL

Parkwood Road

BH52HF

Seabourne Road

BH65AH

Hampden Lane

BH65AD

Southbourne Road

BH52BU

Stedman Road

BH76AU

Christchurch Road

BH52ED

Wentworth Avenue

BH76JR

Warwick Road

BH14LJ

Ashley Road

BH52AZ

Woodside Road

BH52DJ

Woodland Avenue

BH14LQ

Ashley Road

Data Sources

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