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Boscombe West

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 average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Boscombe West Population

10,586

Population density

8,863 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£177,500

Price per sq ft£294

Sales (last 12 months)112

Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £243K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Boscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boscombe West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£342,500	£328	£274,000	£310,000	£400,000	£496,000
Terraced	4	£270,000	£315	£250,750	£253,750	£286,250	£289,250
Semi-Detached	2	£260,000	£304	£197,000	£225,000	£295,000	£323,000
Flats	102	£165,000	£293	£95,050	£130,000	£210,000	£288,850

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boscombe West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£270,000	£144,000	£294,000	£245,000
2017	£612,500	£155,000	£325,000	£220,000
2018	£362,500	£161,000	£250,000	£220,000
2019	£330,000	£163,000	£320,000	£215,250
2020	£366,500	£163,750	£345,000	£222,500
2021	£800,000	£170,000	£288,500	£272,500
2022	£431,000	£176,000	£380,750	£265,000
2023	£827,500	£172,250	£350,000	£280,000
2024	£279,750	£180,000	£260,000	£315,000
2025	£360,000	£179,000	£320,000	£292,500
2026	£520,000	£165,000	£190,000	£272,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£188	£276	£224	£249
2017	£414	£268	£200	£176
2018	£307	£292	£279	£239
2019	£354	£284	£222	£210
2020	£282	£281	£295	£277
2021	£377	£319	£268	£282
2022	£353	£327	£276	£216
2023	£332	£307	£333	£328
2024	£343	£327	£254	£252
2025	£328	£293	£279	£298
2026	—	£317	£294	£315

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail