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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

BH64LX

Roscrea Close

BH64HP

Thornbury Road

BH64AB

St Catherines Road

BH64EJ

Broadway

BH64HT

Thornbury Road

BH64HH

Sunnylands Avenue

BH64DB

Stevenson Road

BH64EB

Springfield Avenue

BH65JZ

Cranleigh Road

BH65LD

Cranleigh Close

Data Sources

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