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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 45 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
45
Deprivation level
3/10
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
20.51(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-15%)
Other theft
5.42(-4%)
Vehicle crime
4.16(+43%)
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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Commons area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £969,005.

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
Detached81£520,000
Flats21£225,000
Semi-Detached20£395,000
Terraced14£373,750

10 years median price trend in Commons

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

All postcodes in Commons

BH236AS

Avon Causeway

BH236AZ

Dales Lane

BH232FG

Beaulieu Avenue

BH232HB

The Grove

BH232LX

Bronte Avenue

BH232RJ

Hurn Road

BH232SP

Aston Mead

BH232TN

Surrey Close

BH236AX

Hurn Court Lane

BH236BS

Commons

BH236DB

Chapel Lane

BH232BA

Cedar Avenue

BH232PX

Stourcroft Drive

BH232QW

River Way

BH236DU

Commons

BH232BH

Barrack Road

BH232QQ

River Way

BH236NE

North East Sector

BH232EB

Beaulieu Avenue

BH232EH

Bernards Close

BH232QU

River Way

BH232TJ

Suffolk Avenue

BH236HH

Chapel Lane

BH232DX

Devon Road

BH232HU

Endfield Road

BH232PT

Haworth Close

BH232QS

Conifer Close

BH232ST

Durlston Crescent

BH232NN

Emily Close

BH232RA

Glendale Close

BH232AU

Loring Road

BH232EN

Maundeville Road

BH232NW

Anne Close

BH232PA

Hurn Way

BH232QY

Old Barn Road

BH232RX

Valley Close

BH232ET

Lodge Road

BH232EU

Stourvale Avenue

BH232ND

Bronte Avenue

BH232NS

Katterns Close

BH232PS

Cedar Avenue

BH232RD

St Catherines Way

BH236NX

Chapel Lane

BH232EL

Sycamore Close

BH232FQ

Endfield Road

BH232RY

Woodbury Close

BH236BG

Chapel Lane

BH236ED

Aviation Way

BH236EW

Aviation Park West

BH232HP

Brisbane Road

BH232NU

Hurn Way

BH232SG

Lincoln Avenue

BH232TG

Hestan Close

BH236HG

Enterprise Way

BH232EW

Maundeville Crescent

BH232HF

Bosley Way

BH232HR

Bendigo Road

BH232LZ

Bronte Avenue

BH232PG

Stour Way

BH232PR

Cedar Avenue

BH232QJ

River Way

BH232TW

Huntingdon Gardens

BH232EZ

The Grove

BH232SW

Rydal Close

BH236AA

Hurn Court Lane

BH236AY

Hurn Court Lane

BH236BB

Parley Green Lane

BH236BP

Chapel Gate

BH232TF

Orford Close

BH232HX

Sydney Road

BH232NF

Flambard Avenue

BH232NY

Hurn Way

BH236EA

Commons

BH232HQ

Bosley Close

BH232HS

Endfield Road

BH232PJ

Cross Way

BH236AR

Avon Causeway

BH232ED

Somerset Road

BH232JG

Albion Road

BH232NL

St Catherines Hill Lane

BH232SH

Rutland Road

BH232SZ

Hillside Drive

BH232BL

Lavender Lane

BH232LS

Fairmile Road

BH232NQ

Walcott Avenue

BH232PZ

Squirrels Close

BH232RU

Hillside Drive

BH232SA

Grasmere Close

BH232EP

Jumpers Avenue

BH232JP

Jumpers Road

BH232PW

Chestnut Avenue

BH232QH

River Way

BH232RL

Hurn Road

BH236LP

Matchams Lane

BH232AN

River Glade

BH232LW

Fairmile Road

BH232RP

Hurn Road

BH232HT

Endfield Road

BH232FR

Royal Close

BH232GE

River Walk

Data Sources

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