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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

BH77EN

Springbank Road

BH77EP

Springvale Avenue

BH76PP

Meon Road

BH76QE

Petersfield Road

BH76PZ

Durrington Road

BH77JL

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76NZ

Harewood Avenue

BH77JD

Lechlade Gardens

BH76NQ

Harewood Avenue

BH77HZ

Bourton Gardens

BH77HA

Tan Howse Close

BH77AF

Dean Court

BH77JX

Vine Close

BH77BJ

Harewood Avenue

BH76PY

Durrington Road

BH77JH

Sevenoaks Drive

BH77DY

Riverside Avenue

BH76PX

Durrington Road

BH76QA

Durrington Road

BH76PT

Waltham Close

BH77HJ

Evesham Close

BH77RJ

Walsingham Dene

BH77RR

Countess Gardens

BH76NP

Harewood Avenue

BH77HS

Trentham Avenue

BH77DQ

Castle Lane East

BH77HL

Chandlers Close

BH77HH

Sarah Close

BH76PH

Hambledon Road

BH77JE

Beauchamps Gardens

BH76PG

Waltham Road

BH77HU

Trentham Avenue

BH76PU

Durrington Road

BH76NJ

Harewood Avenue

BH77AY

Leeson Road

BH76QH

Petersfield Road

BH77EQ

Eastcott Close

BH76DY

Christchurch Road

BH77DU

Deansleigh Road

BH77AL

Thistlebarrow Road

BH76QW

Petersfield Place

BH77HN

Evesham Close

BH77BE

Glencoe Road

BH77DT

Deansleigh Road

BH77BX

Chaseside

BH65PL

Droxford Road

BH77BH

Harewood Avenue

BH76RF

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77AB

Bishops Close

BH76QZ

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77HE

Hatfield Gardens

BH76JD

Littledown & Iford

BH77JN

Hares Green

BH77RN

Summerfields

BH76PW

Meon Road

BH77AX

Littledown Avenue

BH76DR

Christchurch Road

BH76DT

Christchurch Road

BH76PD

Swanmore Road

BH76QB

Durrington Road

BH77ES

Castle Lane East

BH14NN

King's Park Drive

BH76PA

Swanmore Road

BH77BN

Littledown Drive

BH76EA

Christchurch Road

BH77DS

Deansleigh Road

BH77EJ

Marwell Close

BH77BL

Harewood Avenue

BH77HG

Walkwood Avenue

BH76PE

Waltham Road

BH76PS

Swanmore Close

BH76LR

Petersfield Road

BH76NL

Harewood Avenue

BH77AR

Littledown Avenue

BH77JF

Hazelton Close

Data Sources

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