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Boscombe West

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About

Boscombe West is a coastal ward within the larger urban area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with some modern apartment developments. Its western boundary is formed by the cliff-top paths overlooking Boscombe and Bournemouth beaches, providing direct pedestrian access to the shoreline. The ward contains several local shops and services along Seabourne Road and other minor thoroughfares, catering to everyday needs.

The social and economic landscape is varied, with a notable concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation. The ward includes Boscombe Chine Gardens, a public green space leading down to the promenade and the historic Boscombe Pier. This pier, with its distinct curved design and community-focused facilities, is a central feature. The area has faced challenges but also shows ongoing regeneration efforts, particularly in its central shopping precinct and seafront amenities.

Area overview

On average Boscombe West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boscombe West is £38,274 per year. There are 1 schools in Boscombe West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boscombe West is home to around 10,586 people, with a population density of about 8,863.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boscombe West Population
10,586
Population density
8,863 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.96(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.85(+181%)
Other theft
11.05(+96%)
Vehicle crime
10.11(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(+34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,190
58.48%
Other White
2,843
26.86%
Other
226
2.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
185
1.75%
Other Asian
150
1.42%
Total population: 10,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,024
33.24%
No qualifications
1,708
18.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,454
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,131
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
903
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 9,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,237
57.23%
Owns with a mortgage
908
16.05%
Owns outright
754
13.33%
Other social rented
371
6.56%
Social rents from council
177
3.13%
Total households: 5,656

Property prices in Boscombe West

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£360,000
Flats116£179,500
Semi-Detached5£310,000
Terraced5£290,000

10 years median price trend in Boscombe West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe West.

All postcodes in Boscombe West

BH51HJ

Florence Road

BH14DS

Drummond Road

BH14EW

Carnarvon Road

BH51AA

Owls Road

BH51HP

Watkin Road

BH14BH

Christchurch Road

BH51JB

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH51DE

Argyll Road

BH14DX

St Clements Road

BH51AD

Owls Road

BH51EU

Roumelia Lane

BH51HR

Glen Road

BH14JT

Palmerston Road

BH14AD

Christchurch Road

BH14HT

Palmerston Road

BH14HD

Walpole Road

BH51AB

Owls Road

BH14DQ

Knole Road

BH51DJ

Sea Road

BH14JL

Palmerston Mews

BH14HE

Walpole Road

BH14HX

Ashley Road

BH14HL

Palmerston Road

BH51AR

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51BG

Sea Road

BH51HU

Florence Road

BH51BZ

Hawkwood Road

BH51AN

Byron Road

BH51JN

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH14LB

Tower Road

BH14DZ

St Clements Road

BH51EP

Heathcote Road

BH14SX

Centenary Way

BH51DS

Hawkwood Road

BH14FL

Hamilton Road

BH14BQ

Christchurch Road

BH51DP

Hawkwood Road

BH14AH

Christchurch Road

BH14HS

Palmerston Road

BH51EL

St Johns Road

BH51FD

Westby Road

BH51JQ

Wollstonecraft Road

BH51BY

Hawkwood Road

BH14AL

Palmerston Road

BH51EY

Heathcote Road

BH51DU

Cecil Road

BH14EH

Hamilton Road

BH51BP

Sea Road

BH51BL

Undercliff Road

BH14JP

North Road

BH51BW

Crabton Close Road

BH51JJ

Michelgrove Road

BH51JZ

Sea Road

BH14DH

Knole Road

BH51EH

Florence Road

BH14AN

Christchurch Road

BH51HY

Westby Road

BH51DH

Sea Road

BH51AL

Boscombe Spa Road

BH14DN

Hengist Road

BH51HQ

Florence Road

BH51HX

Florence Road

BH14EQ

Hamilton Road

BH14DR

Drummond Road

BH51BU

Boscombe West

BH51FA

Westby Road

BH14LG

Ashley Road

BH51AH

Wharncliffe Road

BH51HS

Glen Road

BH51AY

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51BD

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51BS

Marina Close

BH51JP

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH51DY

Horace Road

BH14FG

Christchurch Road

BH51DZ

Argyll Road

BH14HZ

Gladstone Road West

BH51HW

Grantley Road

BH14HH

Grosvenor Gardens

BH14ED

St Clements Gardens

BH51EG

St John's Road

BH51EE

Adeline Road

BH14HR

Palmerston Road

BH51LX

Beechwood Avenue

BH51FB

Owls Road

BH51BX

Hawkwood Road

BH14EY

Boscombe West

BH51DL

Sea Road

BH51JL

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH51HD

Westby Road

BH51JX

Sea Road

BH14DG

Boscombe West

BH14LA

Tower Road

BH14EF

Hamilton Road

BH14AQ

Palmerston Road

BH14AX

Carnarvon Road

BH14HU

Palmerston Road

BH14JH

Palmerston Mews

BH51JU

Sea Road

BH14FJ

Christchurch Road

Data Sources

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