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East Cliff & Springbourne

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About

East Cliff & Springbourne is a primarily residential ward positioned directly east of Bournemouth town centre. The area is defined by its proximity to the coast, with East Cliff Gardens providing green space along the headland overlooking the sea. Inland, the neighbourhoods consist largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments. The main commercial activity is concentrated along Springbourne's Christchurch Road, which serves the local community with essential shops and services.

The ward contains the Bournemouth International Centre, a major conference and events venue situated on the cliff top. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private housing and rented accommodation serving a varied population. A notable local feature is the Royal Exeter Hotel, a historic building that has been converted into private flats, reflecting the area's architectural heritage. The topography slopes gently from the cliff edge down towards the River Stour, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average East Cliff & Springbourne has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Cliff & Springbourne is £46,284 per year. There are 2 schools in East Cliff & Springbourne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Cliff & Springbourne is home to around 17,207 people, with a population density of about 7,515.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Cliff & Springbourne Population
17,207
Population density
7,515.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.38(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.91(+78%)
Vehicle crime
10.69(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+55%)
Other theft
8.6(+53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,476
60.88%
Other White
3,527
20.5%
Other
457
2.66%
Indian
408
2.37%
African
378
2.2%
Total population: 17,208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,064
34.5%
Level 3 (A level)
2,944
20.06%
No qualifications
2,456
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,674
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,322
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 14,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,583
46.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,566
20.4%
Owns outright
1,366
17.8%
Other social rented
512
6.67%
Social rents from council
396
5.16%
Total households: 7,675

Property prices in East Cliff & Springbourne

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in East Cliff & Springbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Cliff & Springbourne 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 East Cliff & Springbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£405,000
Flats125£190,000
Semi-Detached13£312,000
Terraced22£275,000

10 years median price trend in East Cliff & Springbourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne.

All postcodes in East Cliff & Springbourne

BH19YB

Wellington Road

BH88BY

Methuen Close

BH88JT

Portchester Road

BH88LA

Portchester Road

Data Sources

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