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Littledown & Iford

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About

Littledown & Iford is a residential area situated to the north of Bournemouth town centre. It is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of post-war estates and more modern developments. The ward is bordered by the A338 Wessex Way, a major arterial route, and includes the large Littledown Park recreation ground. This park features extensive sports facilities, including an athletics stadium and leisure centre, serving as a significant local amenity.

The area is largely residential, with local shopping parades providing everyday services. The River Stour forms part of the eastern boundary, with riverside paths offering green space. Housing consists mainly of detached and semi-detached homes, alongside some terraced properties and flats. The ward is also home to Bournemouth University's Talbot Campus, which lies just within its northern edge, contributing to the local population.

Area overview

On average Littledown & Iford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littledown & Iford is £58,022 per year. There are 5 schools in Littledown & Iford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Littledown & Iford is home to around 9,904 people, with a population density of about 2,476.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littledown & Iford Population
9,904
Population density
2,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.71(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.95(+7%)
Vehicle crime
5.45(+88%)
Other theft
4.95(-12%)
Public order
4.44(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,228
83.06%
Other White
585
5.91%
Indian
152
1.53%
Other Asian
122
1.23%
Chinese
112
1.13%
Total population: 9,906

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,125
38.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,455
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,191
14.71%
No qualifications
986
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
689
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 8,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,625
40.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,556
38.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
14.09%
Social rents from council
115
2.85%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.53%
Total households: 4,037

Property prices in Littledown & Iford

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Littledown & Iford area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littledown & Iford 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 Littledown & Iford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached84£600,000
Flats17£240,000
Semi-Detached16£392,500

10 years median price trend in Littledown & Iford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.

All postcodes in Littledown & Iford

BH77DU

Deansleigh Road

BH77RN

Summerfields

BH76NY

Harewood Avenue

BH77BG

Harewood Avenue

BH77JQ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76RZ

Colemore Road

BH77AX

Littledown Avenue

BH77DA

Chaseside

BH76NH

Harewood Avenue

BH77JJ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76SE

Hursley Close

BH65PE

Rushmere Road

BH65PB

Corhampton Road

BH76QF

Petersfield Road

BH77EF

Elmgate Drive

BH77RW

Regent Drive

BH76RG

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77AR

Littledown Avenue

BH65NZ

Corhampton Road

BH65PJ

Hambledon Road

BH76RA

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH76QR

Warnford Road

BH76BS

Christchurch Road

BH65PU

Southwick Road

BH76QT

Warnford Road

BH77RR

Countess Gardens

BH77EQ

Eastcott Close

BH65PZ

Clingan Road

BH76DR

Christchurch Road

BH77EH

Henley Gardens

BH65FN

Warnford Place

BH77BX

Chaseside

BH76QX

Warnford Road

BH76RX

Ropley Road

BH76RH

St Saviours Close

BH77BH

Harewood Avenue

BH77HS

Trentham Avenue

BH76QJ

Petersfield Road

BH77AS

Littledown Avenue

BH77HY

Sparkford Close

BH76RE

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH76PG

Waltham Road

BH76NR

Harewood Avenue

BH77AY

Leeson Road

BH65PY

Clingan Road

BH77DX

Castle Lane East

BH77EE

Riverside Avenue

BH76AS

Sheepwash Lane

BH76PT

Waltham Close

BH77AQ

Littledown Drive

BH77JE

Beauchamps Gardens

BH76SG

Bedford Crescent

BH65RG

Old Bridge Road

BH76QQ

Petersfield Road

BH77RP

Sovereign Close

BH77HR

Evesham Close

BH77AZ

Leeson Road

BH76SW

Castle Lane East

BH77AU

Littledown Avenue

BH76DP

Christchurch Road

BH76QZ

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH65RD

Iford Lane

BH65PH

Hambledon Road

BH76DY

Christchurch Road

BH77JF

Hazelton Close

BH76NT

Harewood Avenue

BH77BJ

Harewood Avenue

BH65NU

Corhampton Road

BH76LR

Petersfield Road

BH76QE

Petersfield Road

BH77DW

Castle Lane East

BH65PL

Droxford Road

BH77EP

Springvale Avenue

BH76SL

Castle Lane East

BH65PP

Hambledon Road

BH76PL

Hambledon Road

BH76RB

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH76PW

Meon Road

BH65PF

Warnford Road

BH76PX

Durrington Road

BH76NN

Harewood Avenue

BH77BU

Harewood Crescent

BH77BQ

Harewood Avenue

BH76NG

Lascelles Road

BH77HJ

Evesham Close

BH76QD

Durrington Place

BH76RD

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH65QH

Denmead Road

BH76PN

Meon Road

BH65PD

Corhampton Road

BH77JA

Trentham Close

BH76DS

Christchurch Road

BH65QB

Ashford Road

BH65PN

Hambledon Gardens

BH76SP

Castle Lane East

BH76PS

Swanmore Close

BH76PA

Swanmore Road

BH77JS

Eltham Close

BH65PX

Southwick Place

BH76EE

Christchurch Road

Data Sources

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