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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.

Data Sources

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