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Bourne West

About

Bourne West ward lies on the western edge of the market town of Bourne. The area primarily consists of residential housing, with a mix of older properties and newer developments. It is bordered by agricultural land to the west, giving it a semi-rural character. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities that serve its population.

A central feature is Bourne Wood, a large mixed woodland managed by the Forestry Commission. This provides extensive public walking trails and is a notable local greenspace. The ward's layout includes the Buttermarket and Burghley Centre areas, which hold key retail and service functions for residents.

Area overview

On average Bourne West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bourne West is £55,462 per year. There are 1 schools in Bourne West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bourne West is home to around 5,184 people, with a population density of about 858.4 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bourne West Population

5,184

Population density

858.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.72(+1%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.81(+63%)

Shoplifting

10.03(+13%)

Public order

6.17(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.79(-22%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,811

92.82%

Other White

182

3.51%

African

0.42%

Irish

0.37%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 5,183

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,148

26.42%

Level 3 (A level)

834

19.19%

No qualifications

717

16.5%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

669

15.4%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

499

11.48%

Total 16+ residents: 4,345

Housing

Owns outright

1,104

48.78%

Owns with a mortgage

676

29.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

277

12.24%

Social rents from council

117

5.17%

Other forms of private rent

1.81%

Total households: 2,263

Property prices in Bourne West

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Bourne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bourne West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	48	£317,500	£225,700	£275,625	£346,250	£507,500
Flats	3	£155,000	£87,500	£117,500	£157,475	£159,455
Semi-Detached	16	£214,500	£191,875	£203,750	£302,500	£385,000
Terraced	16	£176,000	£127,500	£133,250	£227,500	£287,125

10 years median price trend in Bourne West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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