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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

BH232QD

Oak Avenue

BH232QG

River Way

BH232AR

Barrack Road

BH232DR

The Hurdles

BH232EJ

Perth Close

BH232QF

Burford Close

BH236NW

Aviation Business Park

BH232AY

Commons

BH232FH

Larch Close

BH232GZ

Loring Road

BH232RB

Glendale Close

BH232UJ

Catherine Wheel Gardens

BH236AB

Hurn Court Lane

BH232NB

Bronte Avenue

BH232TD

Hillside Drive

BH236BQ

Dudmoor Lane

BH236BZ

Christchurch Road

BH232JW

Adelaide Close

BH232NZ

De Redvers Court

BH232RE

Links Drive

BH232GD

Church Gardens

BH232PD

Hurn Way

BH232QP

River Way

BH232BQ

Barrack Road

BH232EG

Burnett Avenue

BH232JN

Crofton Close

BH232QX

River Way

BH232SD

Lynton Crescent

BH232SN

Rutland Road

BH236BW

Aviation Way

BH232FN

Ranulf Place

BH232QA

Oak Avenue

BH232SU

Valencia Close

BH232TB

Cross Way

BH236TT

Christchurch Road

BH232DY

Fitzmaurice Road

BH232LQ

Fairmile Road

BH232RS

Hillside Drive

BH232SL

Rutland Road

BH236AQ

Dudmoor Farm Road

BH232JA

Darwin Avenue

BH232PU

Wildfell Close

BH236AH

Avon Causeway

BH236BD

Chapel Lane

BH232BE

Barrack Road

BH232HW

Canberra Road

BH232HY

Melbourne Road

BH236AE

Red Cottages

BH236AJ

Greywell

BH236AU

Pitt House Lane

BH232NH

Marsh Lane

BH232RT

Hillside Drive

BH232UH

Clarence Place

BH236AT

Avon Causeway

BH236BE

Chapel Lane

BH232AX

Barrack Road

BH232JJ

Cairns Close

BH232TQ

Foreland Close

BH232UG

Regency Crescent

BH236AD

Christchurch Road

BH236AL

Moors Close

BH236BX

Matchams Lane

BH236DQ

Matchams Lane

BH232EX

The Grove

BH232GA

Driftwood Park

BH232JT

Jumpers Road

BH232PN

Beech Avenue

BH232RN

Hurn Road

BH236AN

Matchams Lane

BH236DL

Commons

BH232EQ

Rivermead Gardens

BH232FD

Canberra Close

BH232HE

The Grove

BH232TH

Hampshire Close

BH232UL

Clarence Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.