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Talbot & Branksome Woods

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Talbot & Branksome Woods Population

13,678

Population density

2,893.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	58	£782,500	£417,750	£580,000	£965,000	£1,449,000
Flats	88	£231,000	£140,700	£185,250	£275,000	£320,460
Semi-Detached	7	£382,500	£267,500	£322,500	£437,500	£583,000
Terraced	1	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000

10 years median price trend in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Talbot & Branksome Woods

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