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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

BH232FQ

Endfield Road

BH232QX

River Way

BH232HU

Endfield Road

BH236NW

Aviation Business Park

BH236AX

Hurn Court Lane

BH236AA

Hurn Court Lane

BH232AN

River Glade

BH232JG

Albion Road

BH232TL

Cambridge Gardens

BH232EQ

Rivermead Gardens

BH232QB

Oak Avenue

BH232TD

Hillside Drive

BH236LP

Matchams Lane

BH232NW

Anne Close

BH232RJ

Hurn Road

BH232BA

Cedar Avenue

BH232LS

Fairmile Road

BH232RB

Glendale Close

BH236AN

Matchams Lane

BH232HB

The Grove

BH232UH

Clarence Place

BH232LH

Fairmile Road

BH236BZ

Christchurch Road

BH232PE

Springfield Avenue

BH232RR

Marlow Drive

BH236AR

Avon Causeway

BH232LD

Fairmile Road

BH232EJ

Perth Close

BH232SB

Chalfont Avenue

BH232FA

Hanover Close

BH232QP

River Way

BH232NP

Branwell Close

BH236AH

Avon Causeway

BH232JX

Fairmile Road

BH232DU

Pippin Close

BH232AY

Commons

BH232PY

Stour Way

BH232SN

Rutland Road

BH232RW

Hurn Road

BH232HH

Endfield Close

BH236AF

Hurn Road

BH232AZ

Loring Road

BH232UL

Clarence Place

BH232JU

Halewood Way

BH236AS

Avon Causeway

BH232EW

Maundeville Crescent

BH232JE

Arcadia Road

BH232QD

Oak Avenue

BH232FH

Larch Close

BH232AX

Barrack Road

BH232EU

Stourvale Avenue

BH232EE

Windsor Road

BH232DX

Devon Road

BH232JF

Arcadia Road

BH232QU

River Way

BH242SA

Commons

BH236BN

Christchurch Road

BH232SX

Whitby Close

BH232RH

Highview Close

BH232BQ

Barrack Road

BH236AJ

Greywell

BH232NT

Hurn Way

BH232FN

Ranulf Place

BH232BW

The Old Boat Yard

BH232PG

Stour Way

BH236BW

Aviation Way

BH232RX

Valley Close

BH232LZ

Bronte Avenue

BH232PH

Cross Way

BH232HP

Brisbane Road

BH232EB

Beaulieu Avenue

BH236NX

Chapel Lane

BH232DR

The Hurdles

BH232RN

Hurn Road

BH232EF

Corbar Road

Data Sources

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