Redhill & Northbourne

Redhill & Northbourne is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole urban area. It is characterised by quiet, leafy streets and a mix of housing, primarily consisting of detached and semi-detached homes built throughout the 20th century. The area functions largely as a commuter suburb, with good road links to Bournemouth town centre and the wider region. Local amenities are focused around a few small parades of shops serving the immediate community.

The ward's landscape is defined by the Stour Valley Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Stour along its northern boundary. This provides access to riverside meadows and walking routes towards Wimborne. A notable local feature is the Redhill Nature Reserve, a reclaimed clay pit now managed as a wildlife site with ponds and woodland. The area also contains several schools and sports facilities, including a golf course, catering to its family-oriented population.