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Highcliffe & Walkford

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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highcliffe & Walkford Population
10,007
Population density
2,136.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.29(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-48%)
Other theft
3.1(-45%)
Shoplifting
2.6(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,348
93.42%
Other White
312
3.12%
Irish
85
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.41%
Chinese
31
0.31%
Total population: 10,006

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
71
1.46%
Total households: 4,861

Property prices in Highcliffe & Walkford

Median price£438,500
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)220
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £584K

Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £438,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached96£600,000£448
Semi-Detached30£427,500£444
Terraced18£376,000£391
Flats76£252,500£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highcliffe & Walkford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,750£196,750£293,500£283,250
2017£489,000£225,000£313,750£293,000
2018£491,475£275,000£360,000£295,000
2019£499,975£232,500£350,000£285,000
2020£502,500£235,000£373,000£360,000
2021£564,000£243,000£410,000£350,000
2022£652,000£267,500£435,000£397,500
2023£595,000£319,750£453,500£400,000
2024£595,000£280,000£455,000£320,000
2025£585,000£255,000£420,000£382,500
2026£592,074£235,000£435,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382£295£307£295
2017£370£304£359£314
2018£396£368£377£344
2019£412£330£386£345
2020£406£321£399£369
2021£446£356£459£362
2022£518£368£523£389
2023£487£403£448£375
2024£489£377£456£410
2025£470£346£447£397
2026£438£279£432£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highcliffe & Walkford in the last year.

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.