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Merley

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Merley

About

Merley is a residential area located in the borough of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It lies approximately 5 miles north of Bournemouth town centre, bordered by Canford Heath to the south and Wimborne Minster to the north. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, along with some local amenities.

The area is known for its proximity to Merley Park, a green space offering walking paths and open areas. Merley also has easy access to the A31, providing links to Poole, Bournemouth, and the New Forest. Local schools, shops, and community facilities serve the area, making it a practical choice for families and commuters. The nearby Canford Magna estate adds historical interest to the surroundings.

Area overview

On average Merley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Merley is £57,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Merley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

4.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Merley Population

6,332

Population density

442.6 per km²

Demographics

British

5,960

94.13%

Other White

133

2.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Irish

0.46%

African

0.43%

Total population: 6,332

Housing

Owns outright

1,409

56.86%

Owns with a mortgage

757

30.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

179

7.22%

Other social rented

1.86%

Social rents from council

1.65%

Total households: 2,478

Property prices in Merley

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £458,000 in Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £910,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£515,000	£330,500	£450,000	£573,000	£719,600
Flats	2	£321,000	£249,900	£281,500	£360,500	£392,100
Semi-Detached	17	£400,000	£274,000	£342,300	£425,000	£485,000
Terraced	8	£353,750	£266,750	£273,750	£395,000	£507,500

10 years price trend in Merley

All postcodes in Merley

BH211QR

Merley Ways

BH211RU

Merley Lane

BH211SF

Oakley Lane

BH211SQ

Cobham Way

BH211TA

Merley Gardens

BH211UT

Lynwood Drive

BH213BP

Oakley Lane

BH213BJ

Blackwater Drive

BH213DH

Willett Road

BH211QP

Derwentwater Road

BH213DE

Merley Park Road

BH213DQ

Ashington Lane

BH211TF

Layard Drive

BH211TP

Selkirk Close

BH213BA

Queen Anne Drive

BH213DG

Ashington Lane

BH211RT

Ivy Road

BH211SS

Merley Gardens

BH213AN

Canford Magna

BH213BE

Arrowsmith Lane

BH213EJ

Roman Road

BH213FD

Merley

BH211QH

Merley Ways

BH211RP

Rempstone Road

BH211SR

Sopwith Crescent

BH211SB

Oakley Straight

BH211SN

Chichester Walk

BH213AF

Canford Magna

BH211GU

Seafox Place

BH211SL

Chichester Walk

BH211SX

Mimosa Avenue

BH211SA

Rempstone Road

BH211XL

Brabazon Road

BH211XT

Cockerell Close

BH213AA

Merley House Lane

BH213AB

Floral Farm

BH213DA

Merley Park Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail