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Highcliffe & Walkford

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About

Highcliffe & Walkford is a residential area situated on the eastern edge of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation, bordering the New Forest. It is characterised by suburban housing, local shopping parades, and proximity to the coastline at Highcliffe Beach. The area includes several schools and green spaces, such as the Chewton Common recreational ground, providing facilities for local community use.

The area is defined by Highcliffe Castle and its cliff-top grounds, a 19th-century manor with landscaped gardens overlooking Christchurch Bay. The castle estate connects to the beach below and the wooded walks of Steamer Point Nature Reserve. The nearby village centre of Walkford offers a more traditional, village-like atmosphere distinct from the coastal focus of Highcliffe.

Area overview

On average Highcliffe & Walkford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highcliffe & Walkford is £46,404 per year. There are 1 schools in Highcliffe & Walkford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highcliffe & Walkford is home to around 7,483 people, with a population density of about 2,067.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highcliffe & Walkford Population
7,483
Population density
2,067.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.89(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-55%)
Burglary
2.67(-4%)
Other theft
2.14(-62%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,963
93.05%
Other White
245
3.27%
Irish
63
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.36%
Total population: 7,483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,149
32.13%
No qualifications
1,177
17.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,001
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
983
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,129
57.12%
Owns with a mortgage
826
22.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
11.16%
Other social rented
215
5.77%
Social rents from council
64
1.72%
Total households: 3,727

Property prices in Highcliffe & Walkford

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highcliffe & Walkford 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 Highcliffe & Walkford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats76£252,000
Detached72£642,500
Semi-Detached18£425,000
Terraced23£375,000

10 years median price trend in Highcliffe & Walkford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.

All postcodes in Highcliffe & Walkford

BH235JA

Waterford Road

BH235LY

Chewton Common Road

BH235NT

Braemar Drive

BH235GB

Wharncliffe Road

BH235HN

Gordon Road

BH235TA

Norleywood

BH235DR

Wortley Road

BH235QX

Wyndham Close

BH235EZ

Lymington Road

BH235RE

Ringwood Road

BH235BL

Kilmington Way

BH235RP

Heather Close

BH235QA

Broadlands Close

BH235RF

Ringwood Road

BH235LX

Chewton Common Road

BH235JJ

Waterford Road

BH235BW

Merley Drive

BH235BA

Greenways

BH235HL

Stanley Road

BH235JF

Waterford Road

BH234LE

Rothesay Drive

BH235HT

Waterford Place

BH235LP

Arran Way

BH235JY

Abingdon Drive

BH235HR

Poplar Close

BH235LF

The Lawns

BH235PH

Pinewood Road

BH235HX

Waterford Place

BH235LS

Chewton Way

BH235NB

Bramble Lane

BH235AE

Hinton Wood Avenue

BH235FJ

Bankside Close

BH235BX

Julia Close

BH235AH

Hinton Wood Avenue

BH235FZ

Chewton Farm Road

BH235DN

Wharncliffe Gardens

BH235SH

Plantation Drive

BH235JT

Montagu Road

BH235LU

Chewton Common Road

BH235NX

Lakewood Road

BH235HW

Seaton Road

Data Sources

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