Queen's Park ward is located in the eastern part of Bournemouth, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern apartment complexes. It is bordered by the A338 to the west and the A35 to the north, providing easy access to Bournemouth town centre and surrounding areas. The ward also includes Queen's Park itself, a green space with sports facilities and a children's play area.
The area has local amenities such as shops, cafes, and schools, serving the needs of residents. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Queen's Park ward has a varied demographic, with families, young professionals, and older residents. The park and nearby Strouden Park offer recreational spaces, while the proximity to Bournemouth town centre provides employment and leisure opportunities. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets.
Area overview
On average Queen's Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Queen's Park is £47,654 per year. There are 4 schools in Queen's Park: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Queen's Park Population
11,392
Population density
4,315.6 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
7,916
69.49%
Other White
1,394
12.24%
Other
338
2.97%
Other Asian
283
2.48%
Indian
210
1.84%
Total population: 11,392
Religion
Christian
4,863
42.69%
No religion
4,694
41.21%
Not answered
862
7.57%
Muslim
654
5.74%
Hindu
123
1.08%
Total population: 11,391
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,577
38.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,721
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,229
13.27%
No qualifications
1,225
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
772
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 9,261
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
5,416
58.49%
Retired
1,608
17.37%
Student
706
7.62%
Looking after home or family
371
4.01%
Other economically inactive
302
3.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,260
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
1,538
33.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,439
31%
Owns outright
1,234
26.58%
Other social rented
234
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
119
2.56%
Total households: 4,642
Housing type
Detached
1,751
37.72%
Purpose-built flat
1,161
25.01%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
807
17.38%
Semi-detached
683
14.71%
Terraced
144
3.1%
Total households: 4,642
Property prices in Queen's Park
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Queen's Park 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 Queen's Park over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
47
£550,000
£280,900
£425,000
£711,000
£840,500
Flats
46
£196,500
£91,563
£173,875
£221,500
£302,500
Semi-Detached
22
£344,000
£250,300
£306,500
£363,875
£449,225
Terraced
5
£345,000
£229,000
£305,000
£350,000
£370,000
10 years median price trend
in Queen's Park
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queen's Park.
