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West Highcliffe

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About

West Highcliffe sits on the eastern edge of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation, bordering the New Forest. The area is characterised by its elevated position atop the cliffs, offering long views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. Its residential streets are primarily lined with detached homes and bungalows, many from the early to mid-20th century, set within established, leafy gardens. The local infrastructure centres on a parade of shops and services along Lymington Road.

The coastline here is defined by steep, wooded chines that lead down to a mix of shingle and sand beaches. A notable landmark is Highcliffe Castle, a 19th-century manor with Gothic and Renaissance revival architecture, set within formal gardens and grounds that are open to the public. The area provides direct access to the promenade and coastal path, which connects to neighbouring Mudeford and Hengistbury Head to the west.

Area overview

On average West Highcliffe has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Highcliffe is £48,482 per year. There are 1 schools in West Highcliffe: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Highcliffe is home to around 6,242 people, with a population density of about 2,215.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Highcliffe Population
6,242
Population density
2,215.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.93(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.05(-53%)
Other theft
3.52(-37%)
Shoplifting
3.52(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.56(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,849
93.7%
Other White
181
2.9%
Irish
40
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.38%
Total population: 6,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,666
31.08%
Level 3 (A level)
955
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
15.46%
No qualifications
808
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
550
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,612
56.6%
Owns with a mortgage
831
29.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
264
9.27%
Other social rented
48
1.69%
Other forms of private rent
44
1.54%
Total households: 2,848

Property prices in West Highcliffe

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in West Highcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£550,000
Flats10£240,000
Semi-Detached27£420,000
Terraced12£293,500

10 years median price trend in West Highcliffe

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

All postcodes in West Highcliffe

BH234RP

Woodhayes Avenue

BH234TN

Dakota Close

BH234JA

Somerford Avenue

BH234LQ

Woodland Way

BH234SP

Andover Close

BH234LJ

Silver Way

BH234NA

Nea Road

BH234PS

Hazel Close

BH234FH

Lyndhurst Road

BH234HZ

Highcliffe Road

BH234LX

Speedwell Drive

BH234PP

Hoburne Gardens

BH234QN

Saulfland Drive

BH234SB

Lyndhurst Road

BH234SD

Lyndhurst Road

BH234FL

Radar Way

BH234NN

Bellflower Close

BH234PQ

Vulcan Way

BH234RH

Marston Grove

BH234SX

Wellesley Avenue

BH234NB

Nea Road

BH234ND

Copse Way

BH234QT

Preston Way

BH234TP

Swordfish Drive

BH234QW

Saulfland Drive

BH234SE

Lyndhurst Road Roeshot Hill

BH234QL

Smugglers Lane North

BH234TJ

Snowdrop Gardens

BH234TR

Pipers Drive

BH234TT

Hunter Close

BH234UT

Juniper Drive

BH234FQ

Larkspur Close

BH234JU

Lymington Road

BH234LU

Vetch Close

BH234NU

The Meadway

BH234QX

Manning Avenue

BH234UN

Woodruff Close

BH234HW

Shelley Close

BH234NP

Fir Tree Lane

BH234QP

Saulfland Place

BH234NE

Knightwood Close

BH234QG

Ridgefield Gardens

BH234HS

Hoburne Lane

BH234LR

Saffron Drive

BH234TQ

Saffron Drive

BH234QY

Barnfield

BH234SU

Wellesley Avenue

BH234GE

Grange Road

BH234PX

Forest Way

BH234QB

Parkside

BH234QH

Roeshot Crescent

BH234RB

Birchwood Close

BH234SH

Rowan Drive

BH234UP

Thistle Close

BH234PG

Laurel Close

BH234SY

Caledonian Close

BH234TL

Brabazon Drive

BH234RQ

Hurstbourne Avenue

BH234TY

Buttercup Drive

BH234UR

Coltsfoot Way

BH234UU

Iris Close

BH234RW

Woodhayes Avenue

BH234UB

Columbine Close

BH234FG

Lyndhurst Road Roeshot Hill

BH234FZ

Sea Rose Close

BH234LS

Saffron Drive

BH234PJ

Smugglers Wood Road

BH234SN

Hoburne Gardens

BH234XY

Sorrell Court

BH234JD

Grange Road

BH234NF

Smugglers Lane South

BH234SJ

Farmdene Close

BH234TZ

Poppy Close

BH234LP

Saffron Drive

BH234TH

Clover Close

BH234FU

Hinton Farm Mews

BH234RG

Hurstbourne Avenue

Data Sources

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