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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 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
49
Deprivation level
3/10
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
22.11(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.56(+10%)
Public order
4.95(-25%)
Other theft
4.75(-16%)
Vehicle crime
4.75(+63%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £519,000 in Littledown & Iford area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,500 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
Detached79£575,000
Flats19£240,000
Semi-Detached18£407,500

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

BH65FP

Hebron Road

BH65QX

Dickens Road

BH76DR

Christchurch Road

BH76PB

Swanmore Road

BH76RF

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77JJ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH65QT

Shakespeare Road

BH65NX

Corhampton Road

BH76PS

Swanmore Close

BH76QF

Petersfield Road

BH65PZ

Clingan Road

BH76NZ

Harewood Avenue

BH77AW

Littledown Avenue

BH77EF

Elmgate Drive

BH77HA

Tan Howse Close

BH77HT

Trentham Avenue

BH77RW

Regent Drive

BH76QL

Petersfield Road

BH77EQ

Eastcott Close

BH76QE

Petersfield Road

BH65PR

Southwick Road

BH76PJ

Hambledon Road

BH76QB

Durrington Road

BH65NT

Hillbrow Road

BH76QD

Durrington Place

BH76RY

Colemore Road

BH77HF

Perryfield Gardens

BH76RB

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77BQ

Harewood Avenue

BH77DP

Castle Lane East

BH65RE

Iford Lane

BH76EG

Christchurch Road

BH77DQ

Castle Lane East

BH14NB

Ashley Road

BH65RB

Iford Lane

BH65QQ

Exton Road

BH76BU

Nursery Gardens

BH76SJ

Bridle Crescent

BH65QR

Collingbourne Avenue

BH76BP

Christchurch Road

BH76PT

Waltham Close

BH76SE

Hursley Close

BH76SN

Castle Lane East

BH77DW

Castle Lane East

BH77HG

Walkwood Avenue

BH77BX

Chaseside

BH77BU

Harewood Crescent

BH65NY

Corhampton Road

BH76DY

Christchurch Road

BH76PQ

Hambledon Road

BH77JG

Sevenoaks Drive

BH65PQ

Warnford Road

BH76RG

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77BL

Harewood Avenue

BH77JS

Eltham Close

BH77HS

Trentham Avenue

BH76RZ

Colemore Road

BH76ST

Castle Lane East

BH77EN

Springbank Road

BH65QA

Clingan Road

BH76NG

Lascelles Road

BH76PA

Swanmore Road

BH77JH

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76NY

Harewood Avenue

BH76QR

Warnford Road

BH77HZ

Bourton Gardens

BH76NB

College Drive

BH76PN

Meon Road

BH76QS

Warnford Road

BH76SD

Cheriton Avenue

BH76SL

Castle Lane East

BH77BA

William Road

BH77ES

Castle Lane East

BH77EW

Springvale Avenue

BH77JN

Hares Green

BH14NN

King's Park Drive

BH76BQ

Christchurch Road

BH76QX

Warnford Road

BH77BT

Middleton Gardens

BH77RP

Sovereign Close

BH77AY

Leeson Road

BH76NJ

Harewood Avenue

BH77AG

Kings Park Drive

BH77HJ

Evesham Close

BH65QS

Collingbourne Avenue

BH76JD

Littledown & Iford

BH77BG

Harewood Avenue

BH77DZ

Deansleigh Road

BH77EG

Elmgate Drive

BH77HR

Evesham Close

BH77JE

Beauchamps Gardens

BH65QB

Ashford Road

BH65QF

Exton Road

BH76EA

Christchurch Road

BH77EL

Springbank Road

BH65QY

Iford Lane

BH65PD

Corhampton Road

BH76NU

Harewood Place

BH76NX

Newlands Road

BH76PZ

Durrington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.