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Talbot & Branksome Woods

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About

Talbot & Branksome Woods is a residential ward in the north of Bournemouth, primarily characterised by suburban housing. The area is centred around the large Talbot Woods neighbourhood, with its network of quiet, leafy streets and detached homes. It is bordered by the A338 Wessex Way to the east, which provides a key transport route, and includes the campus of Bournemouth University and the adjacent Talbot Heath nature reserve within its boundaries.

The ward extends north to include the Branksome Woods area, adjoining the larger green space of Meyrick Park. A notable local feature is the historic St. Dunstan's Church, with its distinctive architecture, serving as a community focal point. The area is largely residential, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs, and it maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the coastal tourist areas to the south.

Area overview

On average Talbot & Branksome Woods has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £55,929 per year. There are 4 schools in Talbot & Branksome Woods: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Talbot & Branksome Woods is home to around 13,678 people, with a population density of about 2,893.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Talbot & Branksome Woods Population
13,678
Population density
2,893.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.49(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(+6%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(+186%)
Other theft
6.14(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,209
74.63%
Other White
1,510
11.04%
Other
299
2.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
203
1.48%
Other Asian
198
1.45%
Total population: 13,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,755
40.1%
Level 3 (A level)
2,356
19.87%
No qualifications
1,471
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,443
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 11,858

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,883
31.24%
Owns outright
1,862
30.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,573
26.09%
Other social rented
499
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
130
2.16%
Total households: 6,028

Property prices in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Talbot & Branksome Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£790,000
Flats88£231,000
Semi-Detached8£403,750
Terraced1£500,000

10 years median price trend in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.

All postcodes in Talbot & Branksome Woods

BH37DE

Kinross Road

BH26LH

Talbot & Branksome Woods

BH121AR

Poole Road

BH37BP

East Avenue

BH49NH

Rothesay Road

BH49HN

Surrey Road

BH49LN

Eton Gardens

BH37HR

Talbot Avenue

BH121BT

Princess Road

BH37HX

Talbot Avenue

BH37LL

Heron Court Road

BH125HT

Bishop Close

BH121AL

Poole Road

BH26BU

Branksome Wood Road

BH37DY

Dulsie Road

BH37HG

Huntly Road

BH37JR

Iddesleigh Road

BH49HU

Surrey Road

BH91AW

Bonham Road

BH121LA

Havelock Road

BH121HT

Branksome Wood Road

BH125EH

Georgina Close

BH125EQ

Mullins Close

BH26BG

Queens Road

BH37BY

East Avenue

BH37JE

Bryanstone Road

BH121LB

Wren Crescent

BH26DE

Branksome Wood Road

BH37AL

Wimborne Road

BH37HD

Alyth Road

BH37LJ

Heron Court Road

BH121BA

Princess Road

BH125HG

Gallop Way

BH37BU

East Avenue

BH37LY

Lonsdale Road

BH49BP

Surrey Road South

BH49JD

Blenheim Mews

BH125HS

Cutler Close

BH26BQ

Suffolk Road South

BH26DF

Kensington Drive

BH37DJ

Elgin Road

BH37JD

Roslin Road

BH37JH

Stirling Road

BH37LG

Heron Court Road

BH49HW

Surrey Road

BH49LL

Leven Avenue

BH49NG

Glenferness Avenue

BH121BN

Princess Road

BH49LY

Benellen Avenue

BH49NW

Little Forest Road

BH37ER

Glenferness Avenue

BH37LB

Belvedere Road

BH26BY

Branksome Wood Road

BH37AT

Wimborne Road

BH37HE

Alyth Road

BH37JT

Fortescue Road

BH37JZ

Gerald Road

BH49HS

Surrey Road

BH49JU

Branksome Wood Road

BH37AH

Talbot Avenue

BH37AY

Dunbar Road

BH37BZ

East Avenue

BH37HZ

Talbot Avenue

BH37JY

Gerald Road

BH37LQ

Heron Court Road

BH49LF

Branksome Hill Road

BH49LU

Benellen Avenue

BH121DT

Poole Road

BH121BZ

Erpingham Road

BH37AS

Wimborne Road

BH37HB

Alyth Road

BH49JS

Branksome Wood Road

BH121AJ

Poole Road

BH121BL

Princess Road

BH121JX

Coy Pond Road

BH37LA

Belvedere Road

BH37NF

De Lisle Road

BH49LJ

Leven Avenue

BH121BD

Princess Road

BH125BD

Fern Barrow

BH37EL

Carrbridge Gardens

BH49BU

Wharfdale Road

BH49BX

Surrey Road

BH37AD

Wimborne Road

BH37BA

Dunbar Road

BH37JB

Roslin Road

BH37LZ

Albemarle Road

BH92EJ

Talbot Road

BH121BG

Princess Road

BH26DD

Branksome Wood Gardens

BH26LJ

Talbot & Branksome Woods

BH37EZ

Glenferness Avenue

BH49JR

Branksome Wood Road

BH49NE

Glenferness Avenue

BH121EZ

Surrey Road

BH121LD

Wren Crescent

BH26BZ

Branksome Wood Road

BH37DW

Elgin Road

BH37EW

Dunkeld Road

BH121EW

Brunstead Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.