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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 22 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
22
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
10.89(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-44%)
Other theft
3.52(-37%)
Shoplifting
3.36(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.72(-58%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in West Highcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,040,000.

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
Terraced11£320,000
Detached71£540,000
Flats9£230,000
Semi-Detached29£372,000

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

BH234QJ

Smugglers Lane North

BH234FS

Elderflower Close

BH234HW

Shelley Close

BH234QF

Forest Close

BH234LT

Celandine Close

BH234FN

Grange Road

BH234TH

Clover Close

BH234GE

Grange Road

BH234FL

Radar Way

BH234TZ

Poppy Close

BH234NN

Bellflower Close

BH234FU

Hinton Farm Mews

BH234RA

Carisbrooke Way

BH234JA

Somerford Avenue

BH234QP

Saulfland Place

BH234NW

Smugglers Lane North

BH234UL

Mallow Close

BH234QQ

Nea Close

BH234QA

Woodfield Gardens

BH234JY

Lymington Road

BH234RL

Terrington Avenue

BH234JP

Lymington Road

BH234PW

Manning Avenue

BH234FP

Gibson Close

BH234UJ

Sundew Close

BH234ST

Lysander Close

BH234TU

Delta Close

BH234LU

Vetch Close

BH234LY

Sorrell Way

BH234NT

The Meadway

BH234RB

Birchwood Close

BH234SE

Lyndhurst Road Roeshot Hill

BH234HS

Hoburne Lane

BH234NU

The Meadway

BH234LJ

Silver Way

BH234SB

Lyndhurst Road

BH234PA

Havelock Way

BH234TB

Primrose Way

BH234FW

Rose Gardens

BH234QU

Cornford Way

BH234QL

Smugglers Lane North

BH234LR

Saffron Drive

BH234HE

Airspeed Road

BH234TG

Saffron Drive

BH234FQ

Larkspur Close

BH234US

Cowslip Close

BH234HP

Hoburne Lane

BH234UP

Thistle Close

BH234NP

Fir Tree Lane

BH234PL

Smugglers Wood Road

BH234SF

Westfield Gardens

BH234TT

Hunter Close

BH234TS

Monkshood Close

BH234QB

Parkside

BH234TJ

Snowdrop Gardens

BH234UA

Burdock Close

BH234RQ

Hurstbourne Avenue

BH234LL

Castle Avenue

BH234SW

Rowan Close

BH234TF

Yarrow Close

BH234TE

Sunderland Drive

BH234RD

Moonrakers Way

BH234NL

Smugglers Lane North

BH234RW

Woodhayes Avenue

BH234RR

Rossley Close

BH234LQ

Woodland Way

BH234JD

Grange Road

BH234SL

Harriers Close

BH234HZ

Highcliffe Road

BH234PT

Winsford Close

BH234NJ

Gardner Place

BH234RG

Hurstbourne Avenue

BH234LP

Saffron Drive

BH234NA

Nea Road

BH234NY

Clive Road

BH234LX

Speedwell Drive

BH234SY

Caledonian Close

Data Sources

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