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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

About

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole form a coastal district in South West England, known for its mix of urban and natural landscapes. The area includes Bournemouth's sandy beaches and pier, Poole's large natural harbour, and Christchurch's historic priory and riverside setting. The district combines seaside tourism with residential areas and business hubs.

The region features green spaces like the New Forest National Park nearby and the South West Coast Path running through it. Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world, supports boating and wildlife. Local transport links connect the towns, while Bournemouth Airport provides regional and international flights. The area balances coastal attractions with everyday living.

Area overview

On average Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £46,808 per year. There are 117 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 68 primary (6 Outstanding and 56 Good) and 23 secondary (7 Outstanding and 13 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Population
400,196
Population density
2,469.2 per km²

Demographics

British
329,609
82.36%
Other White
31,937
7.98%
Indian
4,678
1.17%
Other Asian
4,489
1.12%
Other
4,437
1.11%
Total population: 400,195

Housing

Owns outright
59,736
34.36%
Owns with a mortgage
49,485
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
40,460
23.27%
Other social rented
10,238
5.89%
Social rents from council
8,864
5.1%
Total households: 173,842

Property prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Based on 5,198 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £15,280,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1,958£470,000
Flats1,798£222,250
Semi-Detached786£345,000
Terraced656£306,000

10 years price trend in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

All wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Alderney & Bourne Valley

Bearwood & Merley

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Boscombe West

Bournemouth Central

Broadstone

Burton & Grange

Canford Cliffs

Canford Heath

Christchurch Town

Commons

Creekmoor

East Cliff & Springbourne

East Southbourne & Tuckton

Hamworthy

Highcliffe & Walkford

Kinson

Littledown & Iford

Moordown

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe

Muscliff & Strouden Park

Newtown & Heatherlands

Oakdale

Parkstone

Penn Hill

Poole Town

Queen's Park

Redhill & Northbourne

Talbot & Branksome Woods

Wallisdown & Winton West

Westbourne & West Cliff

West Southbourne

Winton East

Data Sources

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