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About

Somerford is a residential suburb situated in the northeast of Christchurch, within the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary area. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, and is bordered by green spaces like Somerford Common. Local amenities are centred around the Somerford Roundabout, which hosts a large retail park providing shopping and services for the community.

The area is primarily family-oriented, with several schools and community facilities. A notable local feature is the proximity to the River Mude, which flows near the common. This watercourse and the surrounding heathland offer accessible walking routes and a sense of semi-rural character on the edge of the urban conurbation, distinguishing it from more densely built coastal neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Somerford has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somerford is £44,693 per year. There are 4 schools in Somerford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Somerford is home to around 6,109 people, with a population density of about 3,706.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somerford Population
6,109
Population density
3,706.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.29(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.52(+18%)
Shoplifting
13.42(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+21%)
Other theft
5.4(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,624
92.06%
Other White
188
3.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
36
0.59%
Other Asian
35
0.57%
Irish
34
0.56%
Total population: 6,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,130
23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
981
19.96%
Level 3 (A level)
870
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
693
14.1%
Total 16+ residents: 4,914

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
935
35.24%
Owns outright
681
25.67%
Owns with a mortgage
579
21.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
9.65%
Social rents from council
122
4.6%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Somerford

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Somerford area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Somerford 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 Somerford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£348,000
Terraced26£294,500
Flats10£180,000
Detached13£400,000

10 years median price trend in Somerford

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

All postcodes in Somerford

BH233DZ

Marmion Green

BH233QL

Dennistoun Avenue

BH233QN

Somerford Way

BH233AP

Draper Road

BH233EB

Amethyst Road

BH233BY

Hunt Road

BH233AX

Tensing Road

BH231HB

Rotterdam Drive

BH231HG

Scotts Hill Lane

BH233TH

Airfield Road

BH233TA

Silver Business Park

BH233AF

Burton & Grange

BH233TU

Meredith Close

BH233QQ

Croft Road

BH233DG

Dorset Road

BH233AU

Redvers Road

BH233AW

Draper Road

BH233QP

Rosedale Close

BH233AL

Slinn Road

BH233HG

Sandown Road

BH233AT

Redvers Road

BH233PE

Airfield Way

BH233QR

Stroud Lane

BH233EA

Amethyst Road

BH233RU

Wilverley Road

BH233FF

The Strete

BH233TG

Airfield Road

BH231HQ

Moffat Road

BH233DR

Ladysmith Close

BH233BA

Everest Road

BH233BP

Hunt Road

BH233FJ

Aerodrome Way

BH233PX

Somerford Road

BH233EP

Scotts Green

BH233SR

Troak Close

BH233BQ

Bingham Close

BH231HP

Utrecht Court

BH233TF

Airfield Way

BH233FG

Fisher Mews

BH233DF

Dorset Road

BH233AB

Burton Road

BH233RD

Leyside

BH231EZ

Stony Lane

BH233RT

Somerford Road

BH233BU

Hunt Road

BH233BH

Masterson Close

BH233EH

Southey Road

BH233QA

Burton & Grange

BH233HP

Mudeford Lane

BH233DS

Marabout Close

BH233EW

Edward Road

BH233FH

Southey Road

BH233FA

Priors Mews

BH233QB

Newlands Road

BH233EN

Edward Road

BH233QJ

Newlands Road

BH233RP

Caxton Close

BH233BD

Hillary Road

BH233AA

Burton Road

BH233QX

Stroud Lane

BH233AY

Everest Road

BH233PP

Somerford Road

BH233DP

Druitt Road

BH233QU

Stroud Lane

BH233BE

Irvine Way

BH233DQ

Dorset Road

BH233BG

Bonington Close

BH233TQ

Airfield Road

BH233BB

Everest Road

BH233BS

Hunt Road

BH233PL

Somerford Road

BH233QZ

Blackberry Lane

BH233PY

Somerford Road

BH233AD

Burton Road

BH233TX

Meredith Close

BH233AQ

Bingham Road

BH231HF

Scotts Hill Lane

BH233DJ

Dorset Road

BH233AZ

Everest Road

BH233SX

Miller Road

BH233EQ

Southey Road

BH233QT

Kay Close

BH233BJ

Batten Close

BH233RE

Leyside

BH233QW

Beresford Gardens

BH233DE

Dorset Road

BH233BL

Peppercorn Close

BH233DW

Druitt Road

BH233QG

Somerford Road

BH233BX

Hunt Road

BH233BW

Hunt Road

BH233QH

Croft Road

BH233QY

Stroud Gardens

BH233RB

Briar Close

BH233PG

Court Close

BH233DT

Normandy Drive

BH233DU

Knowles Close

BH233HQ

Stroud Park Avenue

BH233AG

Burton Road

BH233AS

Draper Road

Data Sources

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