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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
59
Deprivation level
2/10
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
25.86(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.01(+27%)
Other theft
6.24(+11%)
Bicycle theft
5.48(+730%)
Public order
5.17(-21%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Littledown 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 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
Semi-Detached7£385,000
Detached62£610,000
Flats12£237,000

10 years median price trend in Littledown

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

All postcodes in Littledown

BH76QY

Warnford Road

BH76BP

Christchurch Road

BH76QD

Durrington Place

BH76PQ

Hambledon Road

BH76NY

Harewood Avenue

BH77EL

Springbank Road

BH77AS

Littledown Avenue

BH77HR

Evesham Close

BH76RD

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH76QL

Petersfield Road

BH76BD

Christchurch Road

BH76NB

College Drive

BH76QG

Petersfield Road

BH77BT

Middleton Gardens

BH76NU

Harewood Place

BH77JY

Shepherds Way

BH77RW

Regent Drive

BH65NT

Hillbrow Road

BH14NB

Ashley Road

BH76PN

Meon Road

BH76QJ

Petersfield Road

BH76BE

Christchurch Road

BH77EW

Springvale Avenue

BH76PL

Hambledon Road

BH77JJ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH77HW

Evesham Close

BH77DP

Castle Lane East

BH76NS

Harewood Avenue

BH77RP

Sovereign Close

BH65NU

Corhampton Road

BH76NT

Harewood Avenue

BH77AZ

Leeson Road

BH77HX

Trentham Avenue

BH77AJ

Thistlebarrow Road

BH76NR

Harewood Avenue

BH76PB

Swanmore Road

BH77EF

Elmgate Drive

BH77EH

Henley Gardens

BH77AH

Littledown Drive

BH76QQ

Petersfield Road

BH77DW

Castle Lane East

BH77DX

Castle Lane East

BH76NE

King's Park Drive

BH77BQ

Harewood Avenue

BH76QT

Warnford Road

BH76JF

Gloucester Road

BH76QP

Petersfield Road

BH76DP

Christchurch Road

BH76QF

Petersfield Road

BH76DS

Christchurch Road

BH77JB

Hartsbourne Drive

BH77AU

Littledown Avenue

BH77AT

Littledown Avenue

BH77AP

Littledown Avenue

BH77BU

Harewood Crescent

BH77JA

Trentham Close

BH76EG

Christchurch Road

BH76PJ

Hambledon Road

BH77DA

Chaseside

BH76NG

Lascelles Road

BH76BW

Christchurch Road

BH76JB

Gloucester Road

BH76BU

Nursery Gardens

BH76NF

Lascelles Road

BH77JQ

Sevenoaks Drive

BH77RH

Harewood Gardens

BH77AN

Littledown Avenue

BH77BB

William Road

BH77JT

Bartlett Drive

BH76NW

Harewood Avenue

BH76PR

Meon Road

BH77BD

Gainsborough Road

BH76QN

Petersfield Road

BH77HF

Perryfield Gardens

BH77AQ

Littledown Drive

BH77BG

Harewood Avenue

BH65PP

Hambledon Road

BH76NN

Harewood Avenue

BH65PB

Corhampton Road

BH76NX

Newlands Road

BH77JG

Sevenoaks Drive

BH77EG

Elmgate Drive

BH76BQ

Christchurch Road

BH76NH

Harewood Avenue

BH76QX

Warnford Road

BH77JW

Woodcocks Crescent

BH77HQ

Elise Close

BH77AG

Kings Park Drive

BH65FP

Hebron Road

BH77AW

Littledown Avenue

BH77BA

William Road

BH76PF

Waltham Road

BH77HB

Tan Howse Close

BH65PJ

Hambledon Road

BH77HD

Tan Howse Close

BH77DZ

Deansleigh Road

BH77HY

Sparkford Close

BH77EE

Riverside Avenue

BH77HT

Trentham Avenue

BH77RL

Wynter Close

Data Sources

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