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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

BH76JD

Littledown & Iford

BH76NW

Harewood Avenue

BH76NQ

Harewood Avenue

BH76SQ

Iford Gardens

BH76PR

Meon Road

BH77HB

Tan Howse Close

BH77BA

William Road

BH76QN

Petersfield Road

BH76BE

Christchurch Road

BH77HE

Hatfield Gardens

BH76SF

Holmfield Avenue

BH77AT

Littledown Avenue

BH14NB

Ashley Road

BH77EL

Springbank Road

BH65QD

Ashford Road

BH77HZ

Bourton Gardens

BH77HH

Sarah Close

BH76QW

Petersfield Place

BH76NU

Harewood Place

BH65PQ

Warnford Road

BH76BD

Christchurch Road

BH77AP

Littledown Avenue

BH76PE

Waltham Road

BH65RA

Iford Lane

BH65FP

Hebron Road

BH77JY

Shepherds Way

BH65QA

Clingan Road

BH76BQ

Christchurch Road

BH77JD

Lechlade Gardens

BH77ES

Castle Lane East

BH77BT

Middleton Gardens

BH76PY

Durrington Road

BH76SN

Castle Lane East

BH77DY

Riverside Avenue

BH77AG

Kings Park Drive

BH65PT

Southwick Road

BH76RT

Ovington Gardens

BH77RJ

Walsingham Dene

BH76PP

Meon Road

BH76NL

Harewood Avenue

BH76ST

Castle Lane East

BH76EA

Christchurch Road

BH76NZ

Harewood Avenue

BH76RF

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH76SD

Cheriton Avenue

BH77JW

Woodcocks Crescent

BH76EG

Christchurch Road

BH65QR

Collingbourne Avenue

BH65QF

Exton Road

BH76QB

Durrington Road

BH65RF

Water Lane

BH76BW

Christchurch Road

BH76SA

Ovington Avenue

Data Sources

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