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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 average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 28% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kinson is £42,706 per year. The median sale price in Kinson is £305,000 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £335,000. There are 6 schools in Kinson: 4 primary (0 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%
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

Median price: £305,000
Price per sq ft: £354
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £335K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kinson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£328,500£372
Semi-Detached45£307,500£347
Terraced21£280,000£359
Flats12£160,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kinson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£145,000£238,475£230,000
2017£281,750£149,000£237,500£225,000
2018£307,500£175,000£256,750£247,500
2019£305,000£188,750£250,000£242,500
2020£295,500£160,000£255,000£235,000
2021£325,000£182,500£274,000£257,250
2022£365,000£190,000£321,000£284,500
2023£350,000£190,000£300,000£295,000
2024£357,000£204,500£300,000£286,000
2025£335,000£182,000£299,000£295,000
2026£345,000£160,000£310,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£218£269£255
2017£317£225£261£286
2018£335£251£287£289
2019£341£290£268£286
2020£336£296£288£251
2021£383£321£310£317
2022£417£305£350£363
2023£415£268£330£361
2024£402£292£332£356
2025£394£294£349£356
2026£352£273£342£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kinson in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kinson ward.

Local councillors

Cameron Ralph Adams

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Duane William Farr

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michelle Andrea Dower

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

All postcodesin Kinson

BH105LJ

Pearl Road

BH119JL

Duck Lane

BH107BQ

Wimborne Road

BH118ER

Maclean Road

BH118AW

Mount Road

BH118DF

Moorside Road

BH107JL

Kinson Grove

BH118LD

Nutley Way

BH119DF

Townsend Close

BH110HG

Poole Lane

BH105LL

Sunningdale Crescent

BH107HE

Russel Road

BH118HN

Kimber Road

BH105JE

East Howe Lane

BH107AN

Wimborne Road

BH118HB

Andrews Close

BH106DG

Northbourne Avenue

BH118TA

Bicton Road

BH105LU

Bramley Road

BH118AE

West Howe Close

BH119DT

Poole Lane

BH119JS

Holloway Avenue

BH107HR

North Avenue

BH105JF

East Howe Lane

BH107HT

Vernalls Gardens

BH119ET

Woodfield Road

BH107DU

Old Vicarage Close

BH105PD

Leybourne Close

BH118DB

Verney Road

BH118HD

Batchelor Road

BH118SS

Turbary Park Avenue

BH119DZ

Poole Lane

BH118SL

Fernheath Close

BH107BH

Wimborne Road

BH107JS

Weymans Avenue

BH118HL

Turbary Park Avenue

BH118DS

Cunningham Crescent

BH119ER

Deacon Road

BH107JP

Weymans Avenue

BH119ED

Deacon Gardens

BH118HQ

Turbary Park Avenue

BH105PB

Timothy Close

BH118BG

Mount Road

BH118DX

Cunningham Crescent

BH118BH

Mount Road

BH118BW

Montgomery Avenue

BH107EA

Bridge Place

BH107JR

Weymans Avenue

BH119BG

Turnbull Lane

BH118ET

Mandale Road

BH118HW

Frost Road

BH107HW

Castleton Avenue

BH119DG

School Lane

BH106BZ

Ferncroft Gardens

BH119AQ

Wimborne Road

BH119EU

Woodfield Road

BH119EH

Durdells Avenue

BH107DZ

Greenacres Close

BH105EX

Kinson Road

BH107JG

Horsham Avenue

BH105LY

Pearl Gardens

BH119JW

Holloway Avenue

BH118FD

Frost Gardens

BH107AH

Stourmeadow Close

BH118BX

Tedder Close

BH105NN

Long Road

BH118AT

Moore Avenue

BH118AD

South Kinson Drive

BH118NE

Kinson

BH118BS

Montgomery Avenue

BH118AA

South Kinson Drive

BH118DE

Moorside Road

BH107LF

Manor Farm Road

BH106DA

Hogue Avenue

BH106BX

Ashridge Avenue

BH119JU

Roundhaye Gardens

BH107JE

Horsham Avenue

BH119HZ

Anchor Close

BH119AS

Wimborne Road

BH105JU

Middle Road

BH107DY

Water Lane Farm

BH118HY

Mandale Road

BH107DR

New Road

BH119BW

Truman Road

BH119AB

Wimborne Road

BH119EF

Wakely Road

BH107HH

Kinson Park Road

BH119EL

Durdells Avenue

BH119AY

Wimborne Road

BH118LQ

Elliott Road

BH107DN

New Road

BH107HP

Castleton Avenue

BH105NL

Long Road

BH119JH

Cherrett Close

BH119HS

Anchor Road

BH119BL

School Lane

BH105NG

Brook Road

BH107LJ

Millhams Road

BH105NQ

Brook Road

BH119DJ

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