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East Southbourne & Tuckton

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Southbourne & Tuckton Population

8,814

Population density

2,013.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,921

89.87%

Other White

384

4.36%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.01%

Irish

0.9%

Other Asian

0.66%

Total population: 8,814

Economics

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	71	£660,840	£517	£418,333	£553,750	£752,500	£934,500
Semi-Detached	11	£480,000	£471	£345,000	£453,500	£581,625	£785,000
Terraced	4	£423,750	£549	£283,150	£349,750	£510,000	£606,000
Flats	51	£241,000	£376	£129,975	£169,000	£295,000	£380,000

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Southbourne & Tuckton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail