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About

East Southbourne & Tuckton is a residential area situated on the eastern side of the Bournemouth conurbation, directly bordering Christchurch. The ward stretches from the clifftop greenspace of Southbourne Overcliff down to the northern banks of the River Stour. Its built environment is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The area's identity is strongly shaped by its waterways. The River Stour and its tributary, the Bourne Stream, define its boundaries, with Tuckton Bridge being a central crossing point. The shore of Christchurch Harbour forms part of the ward, providing access to mudflats and walking paths. Recreation focuses on these natural features, including the popular Fisherman's Walk beach and the clifftop promenade offering views across Poole Bay.

Area overview

On average East Southbourne & Tuckton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 & Tuckton is £58,588 per year. There are 3 schools in East Southbourne & Tuckton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Southbourne & Tuckton is home to around 8,814 people, with a population density of about 2,013.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Southbourne & Tuckton Population
8,814
Population density
2,013.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.01(+48%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.96(-58%)
Burglary
3.86(+39%)
Vehicle crime
3.86(+33%)
Other theft
3.52(-37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,921
89.87%
Other White
384
4.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
89
1.01%
Irish
79
0.9%
Other Asian
58
0.66%
Total population: 8,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,956
38.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,223
16.09%
No qualifications
1,060
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,048
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 7,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,072
49.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,138
26.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
742
17.57%
Other social rented
124
2.94%
Other forms of private rent
88
2.08%
Total households: 4,222

Property prices in East Southbourne & Tuckton

Median price£507,500
Price per sq ft£457
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £670K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 (about £457 per square foot) in East Southbourne & Tuckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached71£660,840£517
Semi-Detached11£480,000£471
Terraced4£423,750£549
Flats51£241,000£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Southbourne & Tuckton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457,500£206,500£340,000£391,250
2017£483,500£210,000£352,500£192,000
2018£540,000£195,000£355,000£367,000
2019£540,000£220,000£340,000£352,000
2020£550,000£239,250£433,000£415,000
2021£625,000£225,000£467,000£452,000
2022£727,500£268,575£534,500£460,000
2023£690,000£243,000£495,000£600,000
2024£726,250£235,000£450,000£380,000
2025£665,000£231,250£490,000£377,500
2026£640,000£250,000£467,500£448,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£309£328£557
2017£389£305£356£380
2018£410£306£337£399
2019£388£323£363£429
2020£444£336£363£433
2021£448£349£423£416
2022£537£372£497£514
2023£549£368£476£592
2024£549£397£498£474
2025£520£346£461£548
2026£522£385£458£623
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Southbourne & Tuckton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about East Southbourne & Tuckton

Is East Southbourne & Tuckton safe?

East Southbourne & Tuckton records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Southbourne & Tuckton?

The median sale price in East Southbourne & Tuckton is £507,500 (about £457 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Southbourne & Tuckton?

East Southbourne & Tuckton has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Southbourne & Tuckton?

East Southbourne & Tuckton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Southbourne & Tuckton sits around rank 25,006 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Southbourne & Tuckton?

The average household income in East Southbourne & Tuckton is around £58,588 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Southbourne & Tuckton?

East Southbourne & Tuckton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Bernadette Patricia Nanovo (Liberal Democrats) and Judy Richardson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in East Southbourne & Tuckton

BH63BB

Belle Vue Road

BH63NP

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63DF

Belle Vue Road

BH64HG

Brightlands Avenue

BH63AH

Belle Vue Road

BH64HY

Viking Way

BH64DN

Harland Road

BH64HP

Thornbury Road

BH64BN

Dalmeny Road

BH64NA

Rolls Drive

BH64HT

Thornbury Road

BH63JP

Merrivale Avenue

BH64AL

Shires Copse

BH64ET

Nugent Road

BH64JX

Wick Lane

BH64HE

Broadway

BH63JA

Seafield Road

BH63NH

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63DX

Twynham Road

BH64ES

Clowes Avenue

BH63EA

Bolton Road

BH64EN

Broadway

BH63AA

Tuckton Road

BH63JX

Tuckton Road

BH63DJ

Belle Vue Road

BH64AS

Church Road

BH63DS

East Southbourne & Tuckton

BH65JR

Cranleigh Road

BH64EH

Broadway

BH64AU

Warren Edge Road

BH64AJ

Warren Edge Road

BH65LE

Cranleigh Gardens

BH63BG

Belle Vue Road

BH63HU

Elmsway

BH64EU

Saxon King Gardens

BH63JJ

Seafield Road

BH65NG

Iford Lane

BH64DJ

Hengistbury Road

BH64HH

Sunnylands Avenue

BH65NN

Riverside Road

BH64DF

Hengistbury Road

BH63BN

Tuckton Gardens

BH63BW

Belle Vue Crescent

BH64EJ

Broadway

BH64BD

St Catherines Road

BH64AN

Twynham Road

BH64ED

Broadway

BH65LY

Athelstan Road

BH64NE

Harbour Road

BH64HX

Cringle Avenue

BH63EP

Belle Vue Road

BH63BA

Belle Vue Road

BH64NB

Selfridge Avenue

BH64JG

Braemar Avenue

BH63BJ

Belle Vue Road

BH63LA

Tuckton Road

BH63AP

Westfield Road

BH63BP

Belle Vue Road

BH64BU

Warren Edge Road

BH64AT

Church Road

BH63LB

Tuckton Road

BH63DQ

Belle Vue Road

BH65NF

Iford Lane

BH64DD

Harbour Road

BH63EU

Ken Road

BH63DU

Seafield Road

BH64BB

Church Road

BH64DR

Wildown Road

BH64LT

Wick Lane

BH64AB

St Catherines Road

BH63ES

Wayside Road

BH64BX

Broadway

BH64DU

Malcomb Close

BH64JQ

Kingsley Close

BH64JF

Braemar Avenue

BH63BX

Foxholes Road

BH63BY

Tuckton Place

BH63EN

Belle Vue Road

BH64JA

Glendale Road

BH63AF

Danesbury Avenue

BH64BY

Southbourne Coast Road

BH64DT

Baring Road

BH63EX

Guildhill Road

BH64HJ

Southlands Avenue

BH64EB

Springfield Avenue

BH64BW

Dalmeny Road

BH63AE

Rowena Road

BH63ET

Ken Road

BH63BS

Belle Vue Crescent

BH64HZ

Viking Close

BH64DA

Southbourne Coast Road

BH63DZ

Bolton Road

BH63LS

Carbery Gardens

BH64BG

Southbourne Coast Road

BH64EP

Broadway

BH64EE

Broadway

BH64BS

Solent Road

BH64EQ

Broadway

BH65LD

Cranleigh Close

BH63DW

Belle Vue Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.