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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

BH124EZ

Turbary Road

BH124JH

Evering Avenue

BH124JW

Corbiere Avenue

BH129HR

Alder Hills

BH124DR

Arne Avenue

BH124AH

Alder Hills

BH124EW

Melbury Avenue

Data Sources

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