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About

Littledown lies on the northern edge of Bournemouth, characterised by residential streets and significant green spaces. The area is dominated by the extensive Littledown Park, which provides a large recreation ground and sports facilities. Housing primarily consists of suburban homes, with a mix of property styles from different eras. The local infrastructure includes schools and community centres catering to the resident population.

A central feature is the Littledown Centre, a major leisure complex with swimming pools, a gym, and indoor courts. The park itself contains football pitches, athletics tracks, and a café, forming a hub for local sport. Traffic is channeled along key routes like Harewood Avenue, connecting the suburb to wider Bournemouth. The area functions as a practical residential zone with a strong focus on community recreation and sport.

Area overview

On average Littledown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littledown is £58,202 per year. There are 5 schools in Littledown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Littledown is home to around 6,575 people, with a population density of about 2,073.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littledown Population
6,575
Population density
2,073 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.4(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.56(+23%)
Public order
5.93(-10%)
Other theft
5.93(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.87(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,356
81.45%
Other White
403
6.13%
Indian
138
2.1%
Other Asian
95
1.44%
African
88
1.34%
Total population: 6,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,183
40.92%
Level 3 (A level)
977
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
790
14.81%
No qualifications
577
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
406
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,046
39.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,023
38.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
15.29%
Other forms of private rent
76
2.88%
Other social rented
45
1.71%
Total households: 2,635

Property prices in Littledown

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in Littledown 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£595,000
Flats14£237,000
Semi-Detached5£390,000

10 years median price trend in Littledown

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

All postcodes in Littledown

BH65FP

Hebron Road

BH76DR

Christchurch Road

BH76PB

Swanmore Road

BH76RF

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77JJ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76PS

Swanmore Close

BH76QF

Petersfield 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

BH76PJ

Hambledon Road

BH76QB

Durrington Road

BH65NT

Hillbrow Road

BH76QD

Durrington Place

BH77HF

Perryfield Gardens

BH77BQ

Harewood Avenue

BH77DP

Castle Lane East

BH76EG

Christchurch Road

BH77DQ

Castle Lane East

BH14NB

Ashley Road

BH76BU

Nursery Gardens

BH76BP

Christchurch Road

BH76PT

Waltham Close

BH77DW

Castle Lane East

BH77HG

Walkwood Avenue

BH77BX

Chaseside

BH77BU

Harewood Crescent

BH76DY

Christchurch Road

BH76PQ

Hambledon Road

BH77JG

Sevenoaks Drive

BH77BL

Harewood Avenue

BH77HS

Trentham Avenue

BH77EN

Springbank Road

BH76NG

Lascelles Road

BH76PA

Swanmore Road

BH77JH

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76NY

Harewood Avenue

BH77HZ

Bourton Gardens

BH76NB

College Drive

BH76PN

Meon Road

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

BH76JD

Littledown & Iford

BH77BG

Harewood Avenue

BH77DZ

Deansleigh Road

BH77EG

Elmgate Drive

BH77HR

Evesham Close

BH77JE

Beauchamps Gardens

BH76EA

Christchurch Road

BH77EL

Springbank Road

BH76NU

Harewood Place

BH76NX

Newlands Road

BH76PZ

Durrington Road

BH76QA

Durrington Road

BH76QP

Petersfield Road

BH76QW

Petersfield Place

BH77AZ

Leeson Road

BH77BD

Gainsborough Road

BH77BJ

Harewood Avenue

BH65PB

Corhampton Road

BH77HW

Evesham Close

BH77JQ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76PF

Waltham Road

BH77AT

Littledown Avenue

BH76NS

Harewood Avenue

BH77AR

Littledown Avenue

BH77JD

Lechlade Gardens

BH77JW

Woodcocks Crescent

BH77JX

Vine Close

BH77RJ

Walsingham Dene

BH65PP

Hambledon Road

BH76QY

Warnford Road

BH76BW

Christchurch Road

BH76JF

Gloucester Road

BH76NN

Harewood Avenue

BH77HD

Tan Howse Close

BH77HE

Hatfield Gardens

BH77HH

Sarah Close

BH77RN

Summerfields

BH76NL

Harewood Avenue

BH76PL

Hambledon Road

BH77BE

Glencoe Road

BH77BN

Littledown Drive

Data Sources

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