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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

BH118EU

Mandale Close

BH107DW

New Road

BH118LW

Ringwood Road

BH119DH

Tonge Road

BH119AZ

Wimborne Road

BH119BH

Teal Close

BH107DS

New Road

BH105JG

East Howe Lane

BH107HY

Keeble Crescent

BH105HE

Kinson Road

BH106DD

Dudley Gardens

BH105JD

East Howe Lane

BH107BU

Graycot Close

BH118BB

Moore Avenue

BH107JH

Rodwell Close

BH107LN

Millhams Road

BH119DL

Garsdale Close

BH118AU

Moore Avenue

BH119GE

Durdells Avenue

BH119HB

Cherrett Close

BH119AA

Wimborne Road

BH110GG

Poole Lane

BH118FF

Kinson

BH105NR

Leybourne Avenue

BH107JY

Park Avenue

BH107JT

Weymans Drive

BH107EU

The Broadway

BH118AB

South Kinson Drive

BH107HB

Russel Road

BH118EJ

Maclean Road

BH118EG

Hanlon Close

BH107DP

New Road

BH105JS

Plassey Crescent

BH118BA

Moore Avenue

BH119EG

Wakely Road

BH119JG

Burgess Close

BH119JP

Holloway Avenue

BH105LW

Howton Close

BH107LQ

Millhams Road

BH105HA

Kinson Road

BH119EW

Youngs Road

BH105LT

Wicket Road

BH118DY

Cunningham Place

BH118BE

Draper Road

BH110JL

Kinson

BH119BY

Cudnell Avenue

BH118DA

Verney Road

BH118AR

Moore Avenue

BH119JT

Holloway Avenue

BH119AG

Wimborne Road

BH119EZ

Durdells Gardens

BH107BD

Wimborne Road

BH107JX

Horsham Avenue

BH119HP

Anchor Road

BH119DQ

Summers Avenue

BH107EB

Avebury Avenue

BH118HA

Springwater Close

BH118SJ

Fernheath Road

BH107BB

Wimborne Road

BH118LY

Ringwood Road

BH107LG

Millhams Road

BH118SQ

Fernheath Road

BH107AJ

Wimborne Road

BH118TE

Widget Close

BH118EW

Maclean Road

BH119HX

Anchor Close

BH91ZL

Poole Lane

BH118JP

Elliott Road

BH118AG

Rochester Road

BH107HL

Markham Avenue

BH107AR

Wimborne Road

BH119AT

Durdells Avenue

BH106EZ

Leybourne Avenue

BH105HJ

Chaldecott Gardens

BH118DQ

Moorside Road

BH119EP

Zamek Close

BH107EE

Austen Avenue

BH119JB

Roundhaye Road

BH118HP

Frost Road

BH105HQ

Glenmeadows Drive

BH118GB

Moorside Gardens

BH107HN

Markham Avenue

BH107LP

Millhams Drive

BH118BJ

Mount Road

BH118JB

Mandale Road

BH118EL

Maclean Road

BH105ES

Kinson Road

BH118EF

Grower Gardens

BH119EE

Wakely Road

BH105YW

Poole Lane

BH119BZ

Cudnell Avenue

BH119HF

Anstey Road

BH107HZ

Pearson Gardens

BH119EY

Mayfair Gardens

BH118LA

Jephcote Road

BH119HA

Wakely Gardens

BH105EY

Kinson Road

BH119JF

Sunbury Close

BH107HD

Russel Road

BH119AH

Wimborne Road

Data Sources

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