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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

BH76ET

North Road

BH65NS

Southbourne Road

BH52ER

Portman Crescent

BH52HD

Seabourne Road

BH52EH

Wentworth Avenue

BH52BT

Parkwood Road

BH51NT

Browning Avenue

BH65JA

Alexandra Road

BH76LN

Roberts Road

BH76LL

Wheaton Road

BH51NB

Wilfred Road

BH76AQ

Christchurch Road

BH52AF

Pauncefote Road

BH65HW

Sunnyhill Road

BH65AL

Beaufort Road

BH52EL

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH52EF

Wentworth Avenue

BH76EY

Portman Road

BH76LF

Clarence Park Road

BH76JQ

Wilton Road

BH52HU

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

BH52JE

Julian Terrace

BH65HL

Sandy Lane

BH51HN

Crabton Close Road

BH76JL

York Place

BH52AB

Queensland Road

BH76HP

Somerset Road

BH76HT

Wolverton Road

BH76LS

Leaphill Road

BH76HQ

Gladstone Road East

BH51HL

Crabton Close Road

BH52EB

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH51NS

Browning Avenue

BH52DU

Ravine Road

BH51LJ

Chessel Avenue

BH76JA

Gloucester Road

BH52JQ

Harcourt Road

BH76LW

Rebbeck Road

BH52HZ

Seabourne Road

BH52HY

Seabourne Road

BH76LG

Clarence Park Road

BH76JG

Tamworth Road

BH76LJ

Wheaton Road

Data Sources

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