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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kinson Population

17,795

Population density

2,917.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£338,500	£268,250	£314,250	£392,500	£508,750
Flats	9	£175,000	£106,430	£164,500	£190,000	£232,000
Semi-Detached	45	£305,000	£232,000	£282,000	£335,000	£370,000
Terraced	19	£295,000	£243,000	£274,000	£307,500	£343,550

10 years median price trend in Kinson

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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