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Highcliffe & Walkford

About

Highcliffe & Walkford is a coastal ward situated at the easternmost edge of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority, bordering Hampshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing styles and quiet suburban roads. Its main feature is a long stretch of coastline along Christchurch Bay, backed by the grassy slopes of Highcliffe Cliff.

The ward contains Highcliffe Castle, a 19th-century manor house with reconstructed medieval stonework in its gardens, set within the cliff-top park. The local centre along Lymington Road provides everyday shops and services. The area is defined by its coastal paths, the wooded Walkford valley, and its position overlooking the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.

Area overview

On average Highcliffe & Walkford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% 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 £46,845 per year. There are 2 schools in Highcliffe & Walkford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Highcliffe & Walkford is home to around 10,007 people, with a population density of about 2,136.8 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Highcliffe & Walkford Population

10,007

Population density

2,136.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

11.29(-66%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.79(-42%)

Other theft

4.2(-25%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.5(-46%)

Shoplifting

3.1(-54%)

South West average

Demographics

British

9,348

93.42%

Other White

312

3.12%

Irish

0.85%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Chinese

0.31%

Total population: 10,006

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,840

31.9%

No qualifications

1,548

17.39%

Level 3 (A level)

1,347

15.13%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,318

14.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

836

9.39%

Total 16+ residents: 8,904

Housing

Owns outright

2,872

59.08%

Owns with a mortgage

1,127

23.18%

Private landlord or letting agency

480

9.87%

Other social rented

221

4.55%

Social rents from council

1.46%

Total households: 4,861

Property prices in Highcliffe & Walkford

Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £1,570,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	118	£600,000	£390,000	£476,875	£760,000	£1,005,750
Flats	69	£255,000	£146,600	£195,000	£380,000	£621,000
Semi-Detached	26	£420,000	£353,125	£366,250	£475,000	£575,050
Terraced	22	£382,500	£320,000	£335,625	£422,500	£479,000

10 years median price trend in Highcliffe & Walkford

All postcodes in Highcliffe & Walkford

BH235PF

Shepherd Close

BH234RG

Hurstbourne Avenue

BH235DN

Wharncliffe Gardens

BH235QG

Walkford Road

BH235RR

Pinewood Close

BH235SA

Plantation Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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