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East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head

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About

East Southbourne is a coastal residential suburb characterised by its long, gently sloping shingle beach and the iconic Southbourne Overcliff Drive. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with local shops and cafes concentrated along Seabourne Road. The beach is backed by green slopes and the promenade, which is popular for walking and cycling, connecting directly to the neighbouring areas.

To the east lies Hengistbury Head, a prominent wooded headland and nature reserve formed of ancient sandstone and clay. Its exposed heathland and salt marshes are a significant habitat for wildlife. The headland features archaeological sites and is traversed by a land train that connects the visitor centre to Mudeford Sandbank, a spit with colourful beach huts at its far end.

Area overview

On average East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head is £59,361 per year. There are 2 schools in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head is home to around 8,370 people, with a population density of about 2,007.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head Population
8,370
Population density
2,007.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.27(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.99(-67%)
Burglary
3.46(+24%)
Vehicle crime
3.23(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.99(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,543
90.1%
Other White
344
4.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
85
1.02%
Irish
77
0.92%
Other Asian
53
0.63%
Total population: 8,372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,798
38.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
13.97%
No qualifications
979
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,962
49.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
27.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
653
16.56%
Other social rented
118
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.08%
Total households: 3,943

Property prices in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head 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 Southbourne & Hengistbury Head over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£659,670
Flats45£240,000
Terraced4£373,750
Semi-Detached6£490,000

10 years median price trend in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head.

All postcodes in East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head

BH64LG

Wickmeads Road

BH64HQ

Broadlands Avenue

BH64LR

Ariel Drive

BH64DT

Baring Road

BH64AP

Burtley Road

BH63BQ

Belle Vue Road

BH63EL

Belle Vue Road

BH63AU

Foxholes Road

BH63EN

Belle Vue Road

BH65NW

Donnelly Road

BH65NG

Iford Lane

BH64ED

Broadway

BH63BS

Belle Vue Crescent

BH64EL

Broadway

BH64DQ

Hengistbury Road

BH64AH

St Catherine's Road

BH65FL

Saxonbury Road

BH64LW

Branders Close

BH65NB

Saxonbury Road

BH64AQ

St Catherines Road

BH64AG

St Catherines Road

BH63HX

Rufford Gardens

BH63AB

Southlea Avenue

BH63LB

Tuckton Road

BH65NF

Iford Lane

BH64LL

Branders Lane

BH65LY

Athelstan Road

BH64JZ

Wick Lane

BH64HJ

Southlands Avenue

BH64HZ

Viking Close

BH63LA

Tuckton Road

BH64ES

Clowes Avenue

BH64BB

Church Road

BH64BA

Church Road

BH65JP

Cranleigh Road

BH64AL

Shires Copse

BH64EN

Broadway

BH63AL

Horsa Road

BH64BT

Sea Road

BH64EP

Broadway

BH64JD

Honeybourne Crescent

BH64HF

Broadway

BH64HD

Broadway

BH63JY

Tuckton Road

BH64BQ

Southbourne Coast Road

BH65LJ

Seafield Road

BH64HS

Thornbury Road

BH63HU

Elmsway

BH63AG

Danesbury Avenue

BH64AA

St Catherines Road

BH64AX

Warren Edge Road

BH63DY

Belle Vue Road

BH64DW

Harland Road

BH64JH

Braemar Close

BH63DX

Twynham Road

BH64LJ

Duncliff Road

BH63AE

Rowena Road

BH63JP

Merrivale Avenue

BH64LD

Wick Lane

BH64LY

Wick Green

BH63LS

Carbery Gardens

BH63DW

Belle Vue Road

BH64JT

Wick Lane

BH64BD

St Catherines Road

BH64DS

Baring Road

BH64JU

Wick Lane

BH63JD

Seafield Road

BH64NE

Harbour Road

BH64BW

Dalmeny Road

BH63EX

Guildhill Road

BH63JE

Seafield Road

BH63HA

Twynham Road

BH64AD

St Catherines Road

BH64BY

Southbourne Coast Road

BH64BP

Solent Road

BH64JE

Verwood Crescent

BH63AA

Tuckton Road

BH64AW

Twynham Road

BH64LB

Wick Lane

BH63BW

Belle Vue Crescent

BH64DJ

Hengistbury Road

BH63AJ

Belle Vue Road

BH64DD

Harbour Road

BH64BZ

Warren Edge Road

BH64DR

Wildown Road

BH63BN

Tuckton Gardens

BH63AS

Foxholes Road

BH64EH

Broadway

BH63BE

Belle Vue Road

BH64DL

Cellars Farm Road

BH63AQ

Old Priory Road

BH64DY

Wildown Gardens

BH63EP

Belle Vue Road

BH64BH

Ferry Road

BH63JJ

Seafield Road

BH63BU

Guildhill Road

BH64DE

Harbour Road

BH63LW

Carbery Avenue

BH63LH

Carbery Avenue

BH63AD

Southlea Avenue

Data Sources

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