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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

BH14EL

Carysfort Road

BH51DX

Cecil Road

BH51JS

Sea Road

BH14HG

Donoughmore Road

BH14AB

Christchurch Road

BH51DB

Sea Road

BH14ES

Churchill Road

BH14GZ

Shelley Road

BH14AE

Christchurch Road

BH14ET

Hamilton Close

BH51DG

Sea Road

BH14FN

Hamilton Road

BH51BJ

The Marina

BH14HW

Palmerston Road

BH51DF

Sea Road

BH51JH

Michelgrove Road

BH51AP

Owls Road

BH51JG

Percy Road

BH51BN

Boscombe Promenade

BH51LE

Honeycombe Chine

BH14EP

Campbell Road

BH51EA

Roumelia Lane

BH51LD

Florence Road

BH51HF

Florence Road

BH51HT

Florence Road

BH51EW

St Johns Road

BH51BH

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51DQ

Sea Road

BH14EX

The Crescent

BH51LG

Honeycombe Chine

BH14DW

Gordon Road

BH51LB

Michelgrove Road

BH51ED

Argyll Road

BH51AW

Boscombe Spa Road

BH14BU

Christchurch Road

BH14FE

Campbell Road

BH14DB

Palmerston Road

BH76AA

Christchurch Road

BH51JY

Sea Road

BH51EJ

St Johns Road

BH51AQ

St Johns Road

BH14EZ

Walpole Road

BH14HN

Palmerston Road

BH51AT

Owls Road

BH14JF

Palmerston Mews

BH14LT

Ashley Road

BH14HB

Walpole Road

BH14HF

Aylesbury Road

BH14EA

St Clements Road

BH14JQ

Shelley Road

BH51HG

Florence Road

BH14LE

Ashley Road

BH51AG

Owls Road

BH51BT

Marina Close

BH51JE

Percy Road

BH14HA

Walpole Road

BH14JR

Shelley Gardens

BH14EU

Hamilton Road

BH14EN

Salisbury Road

BH14EJ

Carysfort Road

BH51EX

Roumelia Lane

BH51JT

Sea Road

BH14DP

Drummond Road

BH51HB

Westby Road

BH14DT

Drummond Road

BH51ER

Florence Road

BH51DT

Windsor Road

BH14AZ

Palmerston Road

BH14AJ

Christchurch Road

BH14DF

Haviland Road West

BH51JA

Grovely Avenue

BH51FH

Boscombe Overcliff Drive

BH14AG

Christchurch Road

BH51JF

Percy Road

BH51AX

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51BE

Sea Road

BH51AU

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51AE

Wollstonecraft Road

BH51EB

Argyll Road

BH51AS

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51JW

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH51EZ

Heathcote Road

BH51NJ

Glen Road

BH51BQ

Sea Road

BH51JD

Byron Road

BH51FG

Shelley Park

BH14ER

Borthwick Road

BH14HQ

Randolph Road

BH14JW

Haviland Road

BH14BD

Christchurch Road

BH14HP

Palmerston Road

BH14AY

Christchurch Road

BH14EG

Hamilton Road

BH51HA

Westby Road

BH51HE

Westby Road

BH14AS

Christchurch Road

BH14BP

Christchurch Road

BH14FA

Walpole Lane

BH14BZ

Barham Close

BH51DR

Hawkwood Road

Data Sources

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