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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

BH124HW

Herbert Avenue

BH129GB

Alder Hills

BH124BY

Bridport Road

BH124HU

Herbert Avenue

BH129ND

Alder Hills

BH129JJ

Alder Hills

BH124HL

Bloxworth Road

BH124AP

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH129PW

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125DL

Bank Parade

BH124JG

Evering Avenue

BH125DT

Astbury Avenue

BH124AZ

Gussage Road

BH125AL

Raleigh Road

BH129NJ

Alder Hills

BH129LU

Alder Hills

BH129LA

Alder Hills

BH124EN

Melbury Avenue

BH129LQ

Alder Hills

BH124NL

Broom Road

BH124AT

Tollard Close

BH122HG

Rossmore Road

BH129NA

Alder Hills

BH125AW

Frobisher Avenue

BH124HD

Turbary Close

BH124FJ

Mannings Heath Road

BH125DY

Hillside Road

BH124ZL

Alder Hills

BH125BT

Wallisdown Road

BH124BR

Bridport Road

BH124EU

Milborne Crescent

BH124BF

Sixpenny Close

BH124HZ

Berkeley Avenue

BH123NA

Robsall Close

BH124ET

Milborne Crescent

BH124DB

Monkton Crescent

BH125ED

Talbot Drive

BH124AS

Alder Hills

BH124PD

Thrush Road

BH122HQ

Rossmore Road

BH125EA

Mossley Avenue

BH124DQ

Aspen Gardens

BH124JT

Evering Gardens

BH124BB

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH129JW

Alder Hills

BH124HE

Wyvern Close

BH125BG

South Park Road

BH124ED

Herbert Avenue

BH125WB

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124LE

Herm Road

BH124BP

Bloxworth Road

BH124HS

Herbert Avenue

BH129PU

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH124AA

Alder Road

BH124AF

Boyd Road

BH125BU

Wallisdown Road

BH125AP

Keyes Close

BH124LZ

Ringwood Road

BH124AL

Alder Hills

BH124JF

Evering Avenue

BH124BT

Bradstock Close

BH124BX

Monkton Crescent

BH124HA

Turbary Road

BH129LR

Alder Hills

BH125BP

Talbot Drive

BH124BL

Bloxworth Road

BH124ES

Milborne Crescent

BH124HP

Herbert Avenue

BH125DW

Bryant Road

BH124EQ

Broadmayne Road

BH129PY

Alderney & Bourne Valley

BH125DA

Wallisdown Road

BH122HW

Hilda Road

BH124DN

Slepe Crescent

BH124DP

Arne Avenue

BH125DU

Astbury Avenue

BH124BN

Bloxworth Road

BH124JR

St Brelades Avenue

BH125BZ

Raleigh Road

BH125DR

Chandos Avenue

BH124LG

Alderney Avenue

BH124DU

Northmere Drive

BH122HR

Buckingham Road

BH124EB

Herbert Avenue

BH121YT

Alder Hills

BH124DL

Slepe Crescent

BH125DJ

Heathfield Avenue

BH125BJ

Alder Road

BH124BE

Alder Crescent

BH124NJ

Mannings Heath Road

BH124LD

Manor Avenue

BH125AS

Scott Road

BH124NT

Thrush Road

BH125AQ

Benbow Crescent

BH129NL

Alder Hills

BH124DT

Arne Crescent

BH124EG

Aspen Way

BH124LQ

Jersey Road

BH125DS

Astbury Avenue

BH178ZZ

Alder Hills

Data Sources

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