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About

West Cliff sits on a prominent headland overlooking Bournemouth Bay. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian villas, many converted into guesthouses and hotels. Its elevated position provides long views across the sandy shoreline and out to sea.

The cliff top is lined with formal gardens and a wide, paved promenade popular for walking. At its heart is a large, ornate water tower, a local landmark built in the early 20th century. The area's topography creates a distinct separation from the busier town centre below.

Area overview

On average West Cliff has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Cliff is £47,321 per year. There are 1 schools in West Cliff: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Cliff is home to around 7,458 people, with a population density of about 4,399.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Cliff Population
7,458
Population density
4,399.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.26(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.03(+175%)
Vehicle crime
13.94(+381%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.26(+73%)
Other theft
10.73(+91%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,152
69.06%
Other White
1,253
16.8%
Indian
152
2.04%
Other
147
1.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
103
1.38%
Total population: 7,460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,057
44.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
15.02%
No qualifications
876
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 6,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,726
43.48%
Owns outright
1,262
31.79%
Owns with a mortgage
702
17.68%
Other forms of private rent
131
3.3%
Other social rented
66
1.66%
Total households: 3,970

Property prices in West Cliff

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Cliff 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 West Cliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats116£260,000
Detached7£1,200,000
Terraced1£610,000

10 years median price trend in West Cliff

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

All postcodes in West Cliff

BH48JD

Crosby Road

BH25JU

Durley Chine Road

BH25AE

Tregonwell Close

BH25NR

Tregonwell Road

BH25LT

Commercial Road

BH25PH

West Hill Road

BH48HY

Beaulieu Road

BH48DB

Marlborough Road

BH48HX

Alumdale Road

BH48DJ

West Cliff Road

BH49AN

Seamoor Road

BH25HS

Durley Gardens

BH48QJ

Earle Road

BH25BT

St Michaels Lane

BH48JT

Earle Road

BH48AN

Alumhurst Road

BH48JJ

Studland Road

BH25LG

Chine Crescent Road

BH25DZ

St Michaels Road

BH48JF

Burnaby Road

BH48DG

Marlborough Road

BH48AE

Milner Road

BH48AF

Milner Road

BH48AJ

Clarendon Road

BH25JF

West Undercliff Promenade

BH48AW

West Cliff Road

BH48HW

Alumhurst Road

BH25HE

West Cliff Road

BH25DH

Priory Road

BH48AX

West Cliff Road

BH48AS

Cheyne Gardens

BH25PW

Poole Hill

BH25ET

West Cliff Road

BH25NN

Terrace Road

BH48BU

Portarlington Road

BH25DY

St Michaels Road

BH25EA

Upper Terrace Road

BH48JE

Crosby Road

BH48BE

West Cliff Road

BH25NT

Tregonwell Road

BH48BD

West Cliff Road

BH25LA

Chine Crescent

BH25AA

Bath Road

BH25EZ

West Cliff Road

BH48HL

Studland Road

BH25QL

Poole Road

BH25LD

Chine Crescent Road

BH25EH

West Hill Road

BH48HS

Alumhurst Road

BH25PQ

West Hill Road

BH25LX

Commercial Road

BH25JQ

Durley Road

BH48BZ

Portarlington Road

BH48AD

Milner Road

BH48JH

Sandbourne Road

BH25LF

Durley Chine Road

BH48AA

West Overcliff Drive

BH48FB

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48HJ

Studland Road

BH25HT

Durley Gardens

BH25NF

Durley Road

BH48AT

West Cliff Road

BH25EG

West Hill Road

BH48EU

Alumhurst Road

BH25BN

Chine Crescent Road

BH25JG

Durley Chine Road

BH48DQ

Marlborough Road

BH25BH

Exeter Road

BH25DU

St Michael's Road

BH25QT

Durley Chine Road

BH25HZ

Durley Gardens

BH48AG

Mckinley Road

BH48BT

Portarlington Road

BH48HA

Drury Road

BH48BY

Portarlington Road

BH48JS

Earle Road

BH25LJ

Chine Crescent Road

BH48HE

Pembroke Road

BH25PA

West Hill Road

BH25HU

Durley Gardens

BH48AL

Clarendon Road

BH25JH

Durley Road South

BH48BS

Portarlington Road

BH25JR

Durley Chine Road

BH48AQ

Mckinley Road

BH48EW

Alumhurst Road

BH25ER

Beacon Road

BH48AH

Clarendon Road

BH48HG

Westbourne Park Road

BH48JR

Sandbourne Road

BH25EF

Purbeck Road

Data Sources

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