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About

Kinson ward lies in the northern part of the Bournemouth urban area, characterised by suburban residential streets and local shopping parades. The area includes a mix of housing, from interwar semis to more modern developments, centred around the main thoroughfare of Kinson Road. It is bordered by the River Stour to the north and east, with the large green expanse of Kinson Common providing a significant area of heathand and woodland within its boundaries.

The ward contains the historic Kinson Village centre, which retains a distinct character separate from the larger suburban sprawl. Kinson Common is a notable local nature reserve, featuring a network of paths through pine woods and open heath. The area is primarily residential, with community facilities including several schools, churches, and the Kinson Community Centre serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Kinson has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kinson is £42,645 per year. There are 6 schools in Kinson: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kinson is home to around 17,795 people, with a population density of about 2,917.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kinson Population
17,795
Population density
2,917.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.4(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.68(+39%)
Shoplifting
12.08(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.28(+58%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(+117%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,620
87.78%
Other White
867
4.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
137
0.77%
Other Asian
131
0.74%
African
120
0.67%
Total population: 17,795

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,565
24.88%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,829
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
2,257
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,219
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,995
13.92%
Total 16+ residents: 14,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,306
31.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,915
25.75%
Social rents from council
1,777
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
782
10.51%
Other social rented
473
6.36%
Total households: 7,437

Property prices in Kinson

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £313,000 in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kinson 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 Kinson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£338,500
Flats9£175,000
Semi-Detached45£305,000
Terraced19£295,000

10 years median price trend in Kinson

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinson.

All postcodes in Kinson

BH105JX

Hyde Road

BH107JA

Kinson Grove

BH118EH

Coleman Road

BH118EY

Pilot Hight Road

BH119AR

Wimborne Road

BH118QU

Raglan Gardens

BH118PL

Wallisdown Road

BH118SZ

St Marks Road

BH92WG

Poole Lane

BH118AZ

Moore Avenue

BH107HA

Vernalls Close

BH119AU

Wimborne Road

BH119DA

Cudnell Avenue

BH107EY

The Broadway

BH119HW

Exbury Drive

BH105LS

Royal Oak Road

BH107JB

Horsham Avenue

BH119EX

Elmhurst Road

BH119HR

Anchor Road

BH118JD

Mandale Road

BH106EY

Leybourne Avenue

BH118AN

Wavell Road

BH118BZ

Verney Road

BH118AQ

Rochester Road

BH119HD

Oakmead Gardens

BH107HF

Kinson Park Road

BH119DX

Poole Lane

BH107DX

Brecon Close

BH119EN

Youngs Road

BH119JJ

Duck Lane

BH107AD

Northbourne Mews

BH118EA

Cunningham Place

BH119HT

Anchor Road

BH105HG

Kinson Road

BH106DB

Ashridge Gardens

BH119HQ

Anstey Road

BH119DS

Poole Lane

BH107HJ

Keeble Road

BH119DR

Poole Lane

BH118JJ

Elliott Road

BH119JA

Anstey Close

BH107AL

Wimborne Road

BH118SE

Fernheath Road

BH119HH

Anstey Road

BH107BJ

Wimborne Road

BH118LB

Nutley Way

BH107LL

Millhams Road

BH106BY

Ferncroft Road

BH118AY

Moore Avenue

BH107AZ

Wimborne Road

BH118LZ

Elliott Road

BH107AW

Wimborne Road

BH118DP

Cunningham Crescent

BH93QF

Poole Lane

BH119JD

Baker Road

BH107JN

Weymans Avenue

BH118HS

Frost Road

BH119AL

Wimborne Road

BH107JF

Horsham Avenue

BH107EF

Cedar Avenue

BH105NH

Brook Road

BH119GF

Wimborne Road

BH118JT

Elliott Road

BH105HN

Merryfield Lane

BH107LW

Millhams Close

BH118SF

Fernheath Road

BH118TB

Lydford Gardens

BH105HH

Griffiths Gardens

BH105JT

Burcombe Road

BH118EX

Pilot Hight Road

BH118JS

Elliott Road

BH118DL

Moorside Close

BH119JQ

Hickes Close

BH107DE

Brecon Close

BH119HY

Anchor Close

BH107HX

Keeble Road

BH118HJ

Turbary Park Avenue

BH110HW

Poole Lane

BH118AJ

Ritchie Road

BH119EJ

Durdells Avenue

BH118DR

Cunningham Crescent

BH107JW

Weymans Avenue

BH118BD

Draper Road

BH119EQ

Westdown Road

BH106BT

Pinewood Avenue

BH119AD

Wimborne Road

BH119HU

Anchor Road

BH119JZ

Ringwood Road

BH118SY

Caroline Road

BH105JQ

East Howe Lane

BH119BD

Durdells Avenue

BH119LH

Kinson

BH118SN

Lydford Road

BH105EU

Kinson Road

BH107DT

New Road

BH105HL

Cartwright Close

BH118BT

Tedder Road

BH105HU

St Merrins Close

BH119AX

Wimborne Road

BH118HH

Turbary Park Avenue

Data Sources

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