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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 111 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
111
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
47.6(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.9(+171%)
Vehicle crime
15.55(+434%)
Other theft
10.86(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.73(+65%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,935,000.

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
Detached7£1,190,000
Flats109£255,000
Terraced4£580,000

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

BH25PH

West Hill Road

BH25JF

West Undercliff Promenade

BH25JW

Hahnemann Road

BH48AS

Cheyne Gardens

BH48AZ

West Cliff Road

BH48HS

Alumhurst Road

BH25HS

Durley Gardens

BH25DU

St Michael's Road

BH25HN

West Cliff Gardens

BH25JL

Durley Road

BH25PN

South View Place

BH48BT

Portarlington Road

BH48BD

West Cliff Road

BH48BU

Portarlington Road

BH48BY

Portarlington Road

BH25AE

Tregonwell Close

BH25EQ

St Michaels Road

BH25NX

West Hill Place

BH48AE

Milner Road

BH49AN

Seamoor Road

BH25EG

West Hill Road

BH48HT

Alumhurst Road

BH25HF

Admirals Walk

BH25JA

West Cliff Road

BH25NS

Tregonwell Road

BH48BJ

Grosvenor Road

BH25EP

West Cliff Road

BH25JP

Durley Chine Road

BH25EB

St Michaels Road

BH26AF

Cambridge Road

BH48EW

Alumhurst Road

BH48HY

Beaulieu Road

BH25EJ

West Hill Road

BH25NR

Tregonwell Road

BH48JE

Crosby Road

BH25LA

Chine Crescent

BH25LF

Durley Chine Road

BH48EU

Alumhurst Road

BH48HU

Alumhurst Road

BH48JT

Earle Road

BH25BN

Chine Crescent Road

BH25BR

Cranborne Road

BH25EX

West Cliff Road

BH48AG

Mckinley Road

BH48JQ

Earle Road

BH25AD

St Michael's Road

BH48FB

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH25LX

Commercial Road

BH25NN

Terrace Road

BH48DA

Portarlington Close

BH48JR

Sandbourne Road

BH48JS

Earle Road

BH25JB

West Cliff Road

BH48HA

Drury Road

BH48JP

Sandbourne Road

BH25DN

Priory Road

BH25JU

Durley Chine Road

BH48DP

Studland Road

BH48HW

Alumhurst Road

BH25BH

Exeter Road

BH48JB

Crosby Road

BH25NT

Tregonwell Road

BH25LL

Chine Crescent Road

BH48BE

West Cliff Road

BH48HR

Alumhurst Road

BH48HX

Alumdale Road

BH48QJ

Earle Road

BH25HH

Admirals Walk

BH48HB

Rosemount Road

BH25DY

St Michaels Road

BH25LT

Commercial Road

BH48BB

West Cliff Road

BH48BS

Portarlington Road

BH48DG

Marlborough Road

BH25BT

St Michaels Lane

BH25DZ

St Michaels Road

BH25JT

Durley Chine Road South

BH48HF

Groveley Road

BH48JG

Burnaby Road

BH48AA

West Overcliff Drive

BH48AB

West Overcliff Drive

BH48EN

Alumhurst Road

BH48HJ

Studland Road

BH25LJ

Chine Crescent Road

BH25EZ

West Cliff Road

BH25PF

West Hill Road

BH48DQ

Marlborough Road

BH48AL

Clarendon Road

BH48AX

West Cliff Road

BH48EX

Alumhurst Road

BH48HQ

Westbourne Park Road

Data Sources

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