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Boscombe West

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Boscombe West

About

Boscombe West is a residential area in Bournemouth, part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority. It lies just east of Bournemouth town centre and borders the seafront, with easy access to Boscombe Pier and the beach. The ward includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, with some local shops and services along Seabourne Road and Christchurch Road.

The area has several green spaces, including Boscombe Chine Gardens and Meyrick Park, which offer recreational facilities. Public transport links connect Boscombe West to central Bournemouth and nearby areas. The ward has a range of amenities, including schools, healthcare services, and independent businesses, catering to its diverse population.

Area overview

On average Boscombe West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 121 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 of residents in Boscombe West is £41,590 per year. There are 1 schools in Boscombe West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £740,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£380,000
Flats138£185,500
Semi-Detached6£305,000
Terraced3£315,000

10 years price trend in Boscombe West

All postcodes in Boscombe West

BH51JG

Beechwood Avenue

BH51AW

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51BD

Boscombe Spa Road

BH51HJ

Florence Road

BH14JQ

Shelley Road

BH14LA

Ashley Road

BH51BG

Roumelia Lane

BH51FG

Grovely Avenue

BH14EA

St Clement's Road

BH14ES

Churchill Road

BH14JE

Boscombe West

BH14JT

Palmerston Road

BH51BW

Crabton Close Road

BH51JB

Boscombe Cliff Road

BH51JX

Roumelia Lane

BH14AL

Palmerston Road

BH14SX

Centenary Way

BH51DD

Roumelia Lane

BH51FE

Owls Road

BH51HS

Glen Road

BH51ND

Wilfred Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.