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Bournemouth Central

About

Bournemouth Central ward encompasses the core of the town's urban and commercial activity. It is defined by the main retail streets, including the pedestrianised Old Christchurch Road and the Square, which serves as a key transport hub. The area contains the primary shopping centres, numerous offices, and service businesses. Its built environment is dense, characterised by a mix of Victorian architecture and modern developments catering to the daytime economy and visitor needs.

The ward extends inland from the cliff-top gardens to include the Lower Gardens and the pier approach. A network of pathways connects the commercial centre directly to the seven-mile beachfront, with the East Cliff Lift providing a historic funicular link down to the sand. This direct integration of the retail core with the seaside is a defining characteristic, with the gardens creating a green corridor through the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Bournemouth Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bournemouth Central is £44,485 per year. There are 1 schools in Bournemouth Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bournemouth Central is home to around 16,220 people, with a population density of about 6,961.2 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

257

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bournemouth Central Population

16,220

Population density

6,961.2 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

125.28(+730%)

Violence and sexual offences

121.45(+268%)

Other theft

29.22(+419%)

Shoplifting

28.24(+323%)

Criminal damage and arson

22.07(+239%)

South West average

Demographics

British

9,279

57.21%

Other White

3,159

19.48%

Indian

615

3.79%

Other

421

2.6%

Other Asian

394

2.43%

Total population: 16,220

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,451

36.02%

Level 3 (A level)

5,035

33.27%

No qualifications

1,561

10.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,254

8.29%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

869

5.74%

Total 16+ residents: 15,135

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

3,484

55.42%

Owns outright

1,097

17.45%

Owns with a mortgage

935

14.87%

Other social rented

378

6.01%

Other forms of private rent

183

2.91%

Total households: 6,287

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.

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 Bournemouth Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£995,000	£752,000	£860,000	£1,022,500	£1,044,500
Flats	140	£200,000	£80,000	£143,250	£246,883	£411,250
Semi-Detached	1	£860,000	£860,000	£860,000	£860,000	£860,000
Terraced	3	£252,000	£205,200	£226,000	£288,500	£317,700

10 years median price trend in Bournemouth Central

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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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

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