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Southbourne West

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About

Southbourne West occupies a western slice of the suburb, characterised by residential streets and green spaces. The area is defined by its position between the main Southbourne Grove shopping area and the boundary with Boscombe. Housing here is a mix of semi-detached homes, bungalows, and some modern flats, set back from the main thoroughfares. The residential feel is predominant, with local amenities and schools serving the community.

A key feature is the proximity to the chines leading to the beach, with the gentle valley of Southbourne Grove descending towards the coast. The area includes parts of the wide, grassy cliff top at Southbourne Overcliff, offering direct sea views and access to the promenade below. This creates a distinct transition from inland homes to the coastal environment within a short walk.

Area overview

On average Southbourne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southbourne West is £50,039 per year. Southbourne West is home to around 8,501 people, with a population density of about 5,617.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southbourne West Population
8,501
Population density
5,617.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.29(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.35(-4%)
Shoplifting
7.29(+10%)
Vehicle crime
4.59(+58%)
Burglary
4.47(+61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,222
84.93%
Other White
657
7.73%
Irish
87
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
70
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.78%
Total population: 8,503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,858
38.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
17.01%
No qualifications
1,023
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 7,341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,302
31.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,263
30.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,101
26.99%
Other social rented
244
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
118
2.89%
Total households: 4,079

Property prices in Southbourne West

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Southbourne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southbourne West 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 Southbourne West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£483,750
Terraced5£360,000
Detached49£715,000
Flats83£238,500

10 years median price trend in Southbourne West

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

All postcodes in Southbourne West

BH63PN

Stourwood Avenue

BH63QL

Southbourne Road

BH63NS

Marine Road

BH65AJ

Beaufort Road

BH63PY

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH52EQ

Wentworth Avenue

BH63HN

Heatherlea Road

BH63LF

Carbery Avenue

BH52HP

Portman Terrace

BH63JW

Verona Avenue

BH63QY

Southbourne Grove

BH63HP

Tuckton Road

BH63QW

Belle Vue Close

BH65FF

Castlemain Avenue

BH65JX

Cranleigh Road

BH65JW

Cranleigh Road

BH65BQ

Irving Road

BH63QJ

Southbourne Road

BH63DS

East Southbourne & Tuckton

BH63SH

Seaward Avenue

BH63LZ

Lombard Avenue

BH63NT

Marine Road

BH65AE

Southbourne Road

BH63JA

Seafield Road

BH63QZ

Southbourne Grove

BH63AZ

Southbourne Lane East

BH63DH

Belle Vue Road

BH63SP

Chestnut Avenue

BH63LU

Watcombe Road

BH63SW

Pine Avenue

BH63PS

Winsley Avenue

BH63DU

Seafield Road

BH65BF

Beaufort Road

BH52DA

Deans Road

BH52EW

Montague Road

BH63DA

Belle Vue Road

BH63TE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63NA

Lucerne Avenue

BH65DF

Kimberley Road

BH65HL

Sandy Lane

BH63LE

Carbery Avenue

BH63DP

Belle Vue Road

BH63NL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63EA

Bolton Road

BH63SY

Grand Avenue

BH65LQ

Irving Road

BH63AX

Grand Avenue

BH63RW

West Southbourne

BH63DR

Belle Vue Road

BH63JF

Seafield Road

BH63NQ

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63LL

Carbery Avenue

BH63HL

Newstead Road

BH63DB

Belle Vue Road

BH63DG

Apple Grove

BH63QA

Southwood Avenue

BH63NB

Geneva Avenue

BH63QF

Southwood Avenue

BH52JB

Seabourne Road

BH63NN

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63TA

Grand Avenue

BH63PP

Stourwood Avenue

BH52ED

Wentworth Avenue

BH65FD

Southbourne Road

BH63PX

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63PL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63DF

Belle Vue Road

BH63PJ

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63ND

Grange Road

BH63RB

Southbourne Grove

BH52AZ

Woodside Road

BH63SR

Southern Road

BH65JD

Stourvale Road

BH63DD

Belle Vue Road

BH63EB

Bolton Close

BH63PU

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63BT

Southbourne Lane East

BH63NZ

Clifton Road

BH63LN

Carbery Avenue

BH65BH

Irving Road

BH63BZ

Leigham Vale Road

BH65JE

Appletree Close

BH52ER

Portman Crescent

BH65AQ

Southbourne Road

BH63SU

Grand Avenue

BH63DT

Belle Vue Road

BH63NP

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63TD

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65JA

Alexandra Road

BH63RE

West Southbourne

BH63QN

Southbourne Road

BH63HJ

Newstead Road

BH63NG

Marine Road

BH63SL

Pine Avenue

BH63PZ

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH63TF

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65HR

Sunnyhill Road

BH63ST

Beech Avenue

BH63NW

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63QQ

Southbourne Road

Data Sources

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