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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

BH77DA

Chaseside

BH77DU

Deansleigh Road

BH77EJ

Marwell Close

BH76QH

Petersfield Road

BH76RD

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77DS

Deansleigh Road

BH77RH

Harewood Gardens

BH76PH

Hambledon Road

BH76LR

Petersfield Road

BH76NQ

Harewood Avenue

BH77EH

Henley Gardens

BH77AL

Thistlebarrow Road

BH76QT

Warnford Road

BH77AU

Littledown Avenue

BH77JB

Hartsbourne Drive

BH76QG

Petersfield Road

BH76QZ

Holdenhurst Avenue

BH77HY

Sparkford Close

BH77JL

Sevenoaks Drive

BH76QJ

Petersfield Road

BH77HU

Trentham Avenue

BH77JA

Trentham Close

BH65NU

Corhampton Road

BH76BD

Christchurch Road

BH77AP

Littledown Avenue

BH77EP

Springvale Avenue

BH76PD

Swanmore Road

BH76PY

Durrington Road

BH77EE

Riverside Avenue

BH77HN

Evesham Close

BH76PX

Durrington Road

BH76QN

Petersfield Road

BH77AN

Littledown Avenue

BH77AX

Littledown Avenue

BH76JB

Gloucester Road

BH76NH

Harewood Avenue

BH76PW

Meon Road

BH77AJ

Thistlebarrow Road

BH77AQ

Littledown Drive

BH77HX

Trentham Avenue

BH77JT

Bartlett Drive

BH65PL

Droxford Road

BH76NR

Harewood Avenue

BH76NT

Harewood Avenue

BH77AS

Littledown Avenue

BH77JY

Shepherds Way

BH77AF

King's Park Drive

BH77HB

Tan Howse Close

BH77RR

Countess Gardens

BH76NP

Harewood Avenue

BH77BB

William Road

BH76DT

Christchurch Road

BH76NW

Harewood Avenue

BH76QQ

Petersfield Road

BH77DT

Deansleigh Road

BH77RL

Wynter Close

BH77DX

Castle Lane East

BH76NF

Lascelles Road

BH76PU

Durrington Road

BH76BE

Christchurch Road

BH76DP

Christchurch Road

BH76NE

King's Park Drive

BH76PG

Waltham Road

BH77BH

Harewood Avenue

BH77DY

Riverside Avenue

BH65PJ

Hambledon Road

BH76PE

Waltham Road

BH76PR

Meon Road

BH77HL

Chandlers Close

BH77JF

Hazelton Close

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.