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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 102 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
102
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
49.5(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.79(+150%)
Other theft
12(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+57%)
Shoplifting
9.45(+42%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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
Flats121£190,000
Semi-Detached5£310,000
Terraced3£300,000

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

BH51BY

Hawkwood Road

BH51DH

Sea Road

BH14HB

Walpole Road

BH14HS

Palmerston Road

BH51HE

Westby Road

BH14DS

Drummond Road

BH51AY

Boscombe Spa Road

BH76AF

Christchurch Road

BH14AZ

Palmerston Road

BH14BA

Christchurch Road

BH14BE

Christchurch Road

BH14BZ

Barham Close

BH51AQ

St Johns Road

BH51AZ

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51HW

Grantley Road

BH51LA

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH14DX

St Clements Road

BH51AF

Owls Road

BH51DS

Hawkwood Road

BH51EA

Christchurch Road

BH14BD

Christchurch Road

BH51ED

Argyll Road

BH14AD

Christchurch Road

BH14HP

Palmerston Road

BH14HX

Ashley Road

BH51JR

Sea Road

BH14HU

Palmerston Road

BH51JH

Michelgrove Road

BH14HR

Palmerston Road

BH51BQ

Sea Road

BH51ER

Florence Road

BH51FA

Westby Road

BH51FD

Westby Road

BH14EY

Boscombe West

BH14FG

Christchurch Road

BH14LB

Tower Road

BH14HZ

Gladstone Road West

BH51AH

Wharncliffe Road

BH51EE

Adeline Road

BH51HF

Florence Road

BH14AY

Christchurch Road

BH14EH

Hamilton Road

BH14FN

Hamilton Road

BH51JJ

Michelgrove Road

BH14DP

Drummond Road

BH14HD

Walpole Road

BH51EL

St Johns Road

BH51EW

St Johns Road

BH14EP

Campbell Road

BH14JL

Palmerston Mews

BH14FE

Campbell Road

BH14JW

Haviland Road

BH51BX

Hawkwood Road

BH51BZ

Hawkwood Road

BH51HY

Westby Road

BH14HT

Palmerston Road

BH51BH

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51DJ

Sea Road

BH51JY

Sea Road

BH14AQ

Palmerston Road

BH51AP

Owls Road

BH51LX

Beechwood Avenue

BH14DN

Hengist Road

BH14DT

Drummond Road

BH14LG

Ashley Road

BH51AA

Owls Road

BH51BE

Sea Road

BH51DQ

Sea Road

BH51DY

Horace Road

BH51EQ

St Johns Road

BH51JF

Percy Road

BH14LE

Ashley Road

BH51DE

Argyll Road

BH14ED

St Clements Gardens

BH14HW

Palmerston Road

BH51DR

Hawkwood Road

BH51NJ

Glen Road

BH14DQ

Knole Road

BH14JH

Palmerston Mews

BH14AP

Christchurch Road

BH14FD

Palmerston Road

BH51BS

Marina Close

BH51DU

Cecil Road

BH51LE

Honeycombe Chine

BH14AS

Christchurch Road

BH14BU

Christchurch Road

BH51EG

St John's Road

BH51FB

Owls Road

BH51JP

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH51LD

Florence Road

BH14LT

Ashley Road

BH51DP

Hawkwood Road

BH51JT

Sea Road

BH14BP

Christchurch Road

BH14FA

Walpole Lane

BH51HG

Florence Road

BH51HQ

Florence Road

BH51HX

Florence Road

BH51JG

Percy Road

BH14DB

Palmerston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.