Area360 logo

Find postcode

Southbourne West

Interactive map displaying Southbourne West

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

BH63DQ

Belle Vue Road

BH63LT

Watcombe Road

BH52JD

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

BH65FE

Castlemain Avenue

BH63EZ

Twynham Road

BH63QP

Stourwood Road

BH65GZ

Miller Gardens

BH65EA

Burleigh Road

BH65LG

Irving Road

BH65HZ

Herberton Road

BH63LG

Carbery Avenue

BH65EG

Frankston Road

BH65ES

Paisley Road

BH63QB

Southwood Avenue

BH65HT

Oxford Avenue

BH52BD

Parkwood Lane

BH63RJ

Southbourne Road

BH63NY

Grange Road

BH63LJ

Carbery Avenue

BH63PR

Stourwood Avenue

BH63DN

Southbourne Lane East

BH63PW

Stourwood Avenue

BH65AH

Hampden Lane

BH65BG

Irving Road

BH63PD

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH63QX

Southbourne Grove

BH65HH

Irving Lane

BH65HS

Oxford Avenue

BH63ED

Bolton Close

BH63TH

Southern Road

BH65BJ

Irving Road

BH65HW

Sunnyhill Road

BH63HZ

Kirby Way

BH52BU

Stedman Road

BH65JB

Stourvale Road

BH63TB

Bracken Road

BH65BE

Douglas Mews

BH63QR

Carbery Row

BH65LZ

Seafield Drive

BH63SQ

Fishermans Avenue

BH65AD

Southbourne Road

BH65DQ

Arnewood Road

BH63RA

Southbourne Grove

BH63NX

Marine Road

BH63QS

Southbourne Grove

BH63HW

Tuckton Road

BH65AL

Beaufort Road

BH65HP

Sunnyhill Road

BH52BY

Stedman Road

BH63LR

Leigham Vale Road

BH65AG

Southbourne Road

BH63RN

West Southbourne

BH63QH

Southbourne Road

BH65AA

Beresford Road

BH65EE

Paisley Road

BH63RD

West Southbourne

BH63LX

Watcombe Road

BH63QT

Southbourne Grove

BH65DG

Arnewood Road

BH63SJ

Seaward Avenue

BH63HH

Hathaway Road

BH52HL

Seabourne Road

BH63PA

Clifton Road

BH65EH

Castlemain Avenue

BH63SX

Grand Avenue

BH63JL

Seafield Road

BH63HY

Silver Glade

BH65EF

Ravenscourt Road

BH63RH

Southwood Avenue

BH63QG

Carbery Lane

BH65HN

Chilcombe Road

BH63PB

Clifton Road

BH65EQ

Castlemain Avenue

BH63PE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63PQ

Stourwood Avenue

BH63LY

Lombard Avenue

BH63NR

Avoncliffe Road

BH65AB

New Park Road

BH52BW

Parkwood Road

BH63QD

Stourwood Avenue

BH63HB

Twynham Road

BH63QU

Southbourne Grove

BH63DE

Belle Vue Road

BH52BA

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

BH63NH

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH52JW

Cromwell Road

BH63PT

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63SN

Pine Avenue

BH63DZ

Bolton Road

BH63SS

Southern Road

Data Sources

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