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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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 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
Detached77£577,500
Flats19£240,000
Semi-Detached17£410,000

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

BH76PW

Meon Road

BH77AJ

Thistlebarrow Road

BH77AQ

Littledown Drive

BH77HX

Trentham Avenue

BH77JT

Bartlett Drive

BH65RG

Old Bridge Road

BH65PL

Droxford Road

BH65PT

Southwick Road

BH76NR

Harewood Avenue

BH76NT

Harewood Avenue

BH77AS

Littledown Avenue

BH77JY

Shepherds Way

BH65RF

Water Lane

BH77AF

King's Park Drive

BH77HB

Tan Howse Close

BH77RR

Countess Gardens

BH76EE

Christchurch Road

BH76NP

Harewood Avenue

BH77BB

William Road

BH65PG

Warnford Road

BH76DT

Christchurch Road

BH76NW

Harewood Avenue

BH76QQ

Petersfield Road

BH76SW

Castle Lane East

BH77DT

Deansleigh Road

BH77RL

Wynter Close

BH65QU

Burns Road

BH76RU

Ropley Road

BH77DX

Castle Lane East

BH76NF

Lascelles Road

BH76PU

Durrington Road

BH76SA

Ovington Avenue

BH65PS

Southwick Road

BH76BE

Christchurch Road

BH76DP

Christchurch Road

BH76NE

King's Park Drive

BH76PG

Waltham Road

BH77BH

Harewood Avenue

BH77DY

Riverside Avenue

BH65PJ

Hambledon Road

BH65PY

Clingan Road

BH76PE

Waltham Road

BH76PR

Meon Road

BH77HL

Chandlers Close

BH77JF

Hazelton Close

BH65QE

Exton Road

BH65QH

Denmead Road

BH65RD

Iford Lane

BH76DS

Christchurch Road

BH77HQ

Elise Close

BH76PP

Meon Road

BH77AB

Bishops Close

BH77AH

Littledown Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.