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About

Rossmore is a residential neighbourhood situated to the north of Bournemouth town centre, characterised by its grid-like street pattern. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes and bungalows. Local amenities are focused along Rossmore Road, which serves as the main thoroughfare.

The area is notable for its large public green spaces, including the expansive King's Park, which borders the neighbourhood to the south. This parkland provides sports facilities and open ground, contrasting with the ordered residential streets. Housing here is generally more affordable compared to areas closer to the seafront.

Area overview

On average Rossmore has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rossmore is £44,141 per year. There are 7 schools in Rossmore: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rossmore is home to around 10,404 people, with a population density of about 3,907.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rossmore Population
10,404
Population density
3,907.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.56(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.36(+23%)
Shoplifting
8.84(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(+7%)
Public order
3.65(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,712
83.75%
Other White
878
8.44%
Indian
91
0.87%
Other Asian
90
0.87%
Other
82
0.79%
Total population: 10,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,920
22.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,851
22.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,499
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,216
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,018
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 8,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,337
32.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,330
31.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
590
14.16%
Social rents from council
575
13.8%
Other social rented
235
5.64%
Total households: 4,168

Property prices in Rossmore

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Rossmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rossmore 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 Rossmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£176,500
Detached42£350,000
Terraced17£243,000
Semi-Detached33£305,000

10 years median price trend in Rossmore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rossmore.

All postcodes in Rossmore

BH125AN

Frobisher Avenue

BH124BW

Bloxworth Road

BH121YW

Alder Hills

BH124DZ

Sancreed Road

BH129LL

Alder Hills

BH125BH

Alder Road

BH129NT

Alder Hills

BH125BY

Wallisdown Road

BH129FT

Alder Hills

BH124EP

Cranborne Crescent

BH125EB

Julyan Avenue

BH124DG

Aspen Gardens

BH124LN

Portelet Close

BH124AU

Tollard Close

BH129NS

Alder Hills

BH124AN

Alder Road

BH124LX

Ringwood Road

BH125AU

Scott Road

BH129QD

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125DP

Bryant Road

BH125BE

South Park Road

BH124HT

Herbert Avenue

BH125DF

The Clovers

BH125AB

Wallisdown Road

BH124DE

Aspen Gardens

BH124EL

Melbury Avenue

BH129LZ

Alder Hills

BH124LF

Alderney Avenue

BH129LN

Alder Hills

BH124AJ

Alder Hills

BH124LJ

St Helier Road

BH125AJ

Benbow Crescent

BH124NP

Thrush Road

BH124HR

Herbert Avenue

BH124EA

Newlyn Way

BH124BZ

Gussage Road

BH129NP

Alder Hills

BH129FW

Alder Hills

BH124JJ

Corbiere Avenue

BH125AH

Benbow Crescent

BH124EX

Grange Gardens

BH124JQ

Evering Avenue

BH125AX

Scott Close

BH124DD

Encombe Close

BH124EY

Winfrith Crescent

BH124AE

Morrison Avenue

BH122HP

Boldre Close

BH125DB

Mossley Avenue

BH129GG

Alder Hills

BH125BL

Alder Road

BH129LY

Alder Hills

BH124HN

Herbert Avenue

BH124AW

Alder Road

BH124HJ

Shillingstone Gardens

BH124AG

Pine Avenue

BH124BS

Bridport Road

BH124DJ

Slepe Crescent

BH124DF

Aspen Gardens

BH124JS

Gorey Road

BH123HS

Apollo Close

BH124AD

Morrison Avenue

BH129LT

Alder Hills

BH124JP

Plemont Close

BH125AR

Hawkins Road

BH129PA

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH129QB

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124HH

Aspen Way

BH125DQ

Mossley Avenue

BH129GH

Alder Hills

BH124DH

Slepe Crescent

BH125DH

Mossley Avenue

BH125DX

Short Close

BH124EF

Aspen Way

BH125DZ

Mossley Avenue

BH125AT

Scott Road

BH124AR

Alder Hills

BH129LJ

Alder Hills

BH129LB

Alder Hills

BH124EH

Broadmayne Road

BH124AQ

Heather View Road

BH125AY

Fraser Road

BH124ER

Solly Close

BH124EJ

Melbury Avenue

BH124BD

Alder Crescent

BH124JL

Corbiere Avenue

BH125AA

Wallisdown Road

BH125BW

Langside Avenue

BH124LB

Manor Avenue

BH124HG

Melbury Avenue

BH122HS

Pembroke Road

BH124DY

Northmere Road

BH124DW

Northmere Drive

BH124HB

Turbary Road

BH124LL

Guernsey Road

BH124BU

Monkton Crescent

BH124DS

Bindon Close

BH124JN

Corbiere Avenue

BH125BN

Langside Avenue

BH124DX

Northmere Road

BH125BQ

Rodney Close

Data Sources

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