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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 154 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
Detached58£782,500
Flats88£231,000
Semi-Detached7£382,500
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

BH121HR

Branksome Wood Road

BH125BF

Fern Barrow

BH37BB

Berwick Road

BH37EP

Glenferness Avenue

BH37HU

Talbot Avenue

BH49HT

Surrey Road

BH49HZ

Ipswich Road

BH49LX

Benellen Avenue

BH121BH

Princess Road

BH125DG

Talbot Meadows

BH125HR

Charlotte Close

BH37AA

Wimborne Road

BH37AG

Meyrick Park Crescent

BH37DR

Roslin Gardens

BH37HA

Alyth Road

BH37HF

Huntly Road

BH49JP

Bournewood Drive

BH121AN

Poole Road

BH121BE

Princess Road

BH121BP

Princess Road

BH121BU

Silver Birch Close

BH121HJ

Surrey Road

BH125EJ

Vine Farm Close

BH37EF

Roslin Road South

BH37ES

Glenferness Avenue

BH37HT

Talbot Avenue

BH37HY

Talbot Avenue

BH49LH

Leven Avenue

BH49LQ

Chiltern Close

BH26BS

Surrey Road

BH37JW

Grafton Close

BH121AS

Poole Road

BH125HP

Mcwilliam Close

BH37LX

Lonsdale Road

BH121BW

Princess Road

BH37JS

Grafton Road

BH37NE

Stokewood Road

BH49BL

Surrey Road South

BH49JN

Branksome Wood Road

BH92EU

Talbot Road

BH121EJ

Brunstead Road

BH49HL

Snowdon Road

BH49LZ

Benellen Road

BH121HQ

Surrey Road

BH121HY

Thwaite Road

BH125BB

Fern Barrow

BH26AZ

Suffolk Road South

BH37DA

East Avenue

BH37DT

Keith Road

BH121AT

Poole Road

BH121HG

Surrey Road

BH37EA

Dulsie Road

BH37ET

Glenferness Avenue

BH92HN

Wimborne Road

BH125EE

Marianne Road

BH125EP

Valley View

BH125HE

Isaacs Close

BH26BP

Surrey Road

BH49BS

Wharfdale Road

BH49HF

Prince Of Wales Road

BH91AN

Alma Road

BH37AW

Wimborne Road

BH49BY

Surrey Road

BH49LE

Branksome Hill Road

BH125EN

Vine Farm Road

BH37AF

Rushton Crescent

BH37DH

Elgin Road

BH37ND

Stokewood Road

BH37NQ

Iddesleigh Road

BH49JT

Branksome Wood Road

BH88UF

Charminster Road

BH121AH

Poole Road

BH49HD

Surrey Road

BH91AT

Talbot & Branksome Woods

BH37DQ

Elgin Road

BH37EQ

Carrbridge Close

BH37NP

Meyrick Park Crescent

BH49HY

Surrey Gardens

BH88UE

Charminster Road

BH26DB

Branksome Wood Road

BH37BT

East Avenue

BH37BX

East Avenue

BH37DU

Keith Road

BH37JU

Fortescue Road

BH121JU

Coy Pond Road

BH125HH

Fern Barrow

BH37JX

Alington Road

BH49JB

Nelson Road

BH49LW

Benellen Gardens

BH121EX

Erpingham Road

BH37NG

De Lisle Road

BH49JW

Prince Of Wales Road

BH49ND

Glenferness Avenue

BH37AJ

Wimborne Road

BH37EU

Glenferness Avenue

BH49JZ

Branksome Wood Road

BH49LB

Dorset Road

BH49NF

Glenferness Avenue

BH88UH

Charminster Road

BH125ES

Drew Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.