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About

Commons ward covers a primarily residential area in northern Bournemouth, characterised by a mix of housing types. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The ward is anchored by the large King's Park recreation ground, which contains sports facilities and open green space.

A central feature is the Bournemouth Aviation Museum, situated on the former RAF site at King's Park. This focus on local history is complemented by the presence of several schools, making it a settled community. The area is well-connected by main roads leading towards the town centre and neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Commons has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Commons is £55,275 per year. There are 4 schools in Commons: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Commons is home to around 10,335 people, with a population density of about 370.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Commons Population
10,335
Population density
370.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.71(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.77(+26%)
Other theft
5.42(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-27%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,597
92.86%
Other White
271
2.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
86
0.83%
Other
52
0.5%
Irish
48
0.46%
Total population: 10,335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,623
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,486
17.37%
No qualifications
1,354
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,349
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
917
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 8,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,033
47.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,303
30.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
488
11.29%
Other social rented
334
7.73%
Other forms of private rent
83
1.92%
Total households: 4,321

Property prices in Commons

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Commons area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Commons in the 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 Commons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached89£525,000
Flats18£205,000
Semi-Detached22£390,000
Terraced12£372,000

10 years median price trend in Commons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Commons.

All postcodes in Commons

BH236BG

Chapel Lane

BH232HY

Melbourne Road

BH232QW

River Way

BH232TQ

Foreland Close

BH236EW

Aviation Park West

BH232SS

Lees Close

BH232QA

Oak Avenue

BH232LG

Fairmile Road

BH236DB

Chapel Lane

BH236TT

Christchurch Road

BH232BH

Barrack Road

BH236AQ

Dudmoor Farm Road

BH232QT

River Way

BH232NS

Katterns Close

BH232RU

Hillside Drive

BH236BA

Dales Lane

BH232UF

Regency Crescent

BH232BE

Barrack Road

BH232SR

Aston Mead

BH232SH

Rutland Road

BH232RE

Links Drive

BH232NX

Hurn Way

BH232QR

River Way

BH232NN

Emily Close

BH236AD

Christchurch Road

BH232NL

St Catherines Hill Lane

BH232BJ

Barrack Road

BH232PU

Wildfell Close

BH236AL

Moors Close

BH232EH

Bernards Close

BH236NE

North East Sector

BH232NZ

De Redvers Court

BH232NY

Hurn Way

BH232FR

Royal Close

BH232SE

Norfolk Avenue

BH232JL

Kimberley Close

BH236AE

Red Cottages

BH232NG

Walcott Avenue

BH236AZ

Dales Lane

BH236EA

Commons

BH232QS

Conifer Close

BH232NA

Bronte Avenue

BH232RS

Hillside Drive

BH236AU

Pitt House Lane

BH232NE

Flambard Avenue

BH232TB

Cross Way

BH232NQ

Walcott Avenue

BH232HD

The Grove

BH232PT

Haworth Close

BH236DS

Commons

BH232ED

Somerset Road

BH232QE

Oak Avenue

BH232TF

Orford Close

BH236BD

Chapel Lane

BH232EX

The Grove

BH232PB

Hurn Way

BH232JJ

Cairns Close

BH232JB

Darwin Avenue

BH232JA

Darwin Avenue

BH236DL

Commons

BH232LW

Fairmile Road

BH236DT

Commons

BH232NJ

Sandy Lane

BH232TE

Blyth Close

BH232SG

Lincoln Avenue

BH232SF

Essex Avenue

BH232QJ

River Way

BH232SD

Lynton Crescent

BH236HG

Enterprise Way

BH232PA

Hurn Way

BH232LE

Fairmile Road

BH232SW

Rydal Close

BH232HF

Bosley Way

BH232HN

Canberra Road

BH232PL

Wilton Close

BH232EA

Beaulieu Road

BH232LF

Fairmile Road

BH236DU

Commons

BH236AY

Hurn Court Lane

BH232PN

Beech Avenue

BH232DZ

Gardner Road

BH232RY

Woodbury Close

BH236DY

Avon Causeway

BH232SL

Rutland Road

BH232FS

Royal Close

BH236DQ

Matchams Lane

BH232ST

Durlston Crescent

BH236AW

Matchams Lane

BH232HZ

Melbourne Road

BH232JN

Crofton Close

BH232QN

River Way

BH232ET

Lodge Road

BH232PF

Stour Way

BH232ES

The Glade

BH232RZ

Ambleside

BH232TP

Kingsway Close

BH232NF

Flambard Avenue

BH236SE

Aviation Way

BH232HJ

Elm Avenue

BH232EP

Jumpers Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.