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About

West Moors is a small town in Dorset, located about 4 miles north of Bournemouth. It sits on the edge of the New Forest National Park, offering easy access to woodland and heathland. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles from traditional cottages to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and a community centre, catering to everyday needs.

The town has good transport links, with a railway station providing connections to Bournemouth and Salisbury. Surrounding areas feature open countryside, ideal for walking and cycling. West Moors retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to larger towns and coastal attractions. The nearby Moors Valley Country Park adds to the outdoor recreation options.

Area overview

On average West Moors has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Moors is £45,800 per year. There are 3 schools in West Moors: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Moors Population
7,403
Population density
867.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,063
95.41%
Other White
120
1.62%
Irish
44
0.59%
Other Asian
29
0.39%
Other
29
0.39%
Total population: 7,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,140
60.54%
Owns with a mortgage
779
22.04%
Other social rented
260
7.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
208
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
100
2.83%
Total households: 3,535

Property prices in West Moors

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in West Moors area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Moors 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 Moors over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached89£440,000
Flats17£145,000
Semi-Detached30£350,000
Terraced15£340,000

10 years median price trend in West Moors

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

All postcodes in West Moors

BH216QW

Collingwood Road

BH220DT

Oakhurst Lane

BH220FG

Glenwood Close

BH220JH

Pennington Crescent

BH220JL

Farm Road

BH220JN

Braeside Road

BH220LS

Ashurst Road

BH220PQ

Teasel Way

BH220BP

Pinehurst Road

BH220JB

Holly Close

BH220JR

Bridges Close

BH220LD

Arnold Close

BH220LE

Riverside Road

BH220NB

Denewood Copse

BH220PA

Woolslope Gardens

BH220BG

Heathfield Road

BH220HE

Abbey Road

BH220HJ

Holly Close

BH220JF

Bond Avenue

BH220JU

Pennington Close

BH220PG

Pinehurst Road

BH220PP

Woolslope Gardens

BH216QR

Three Cross Road

BH220AE

Cracklewood Close

BH220AT

Pinehurst Road

BH220BH

Southern Avenue

BH220DB

Heatherdown Way

BH220DX

Kingfisher Close

BH220HS

Moorside Road

BH220JY

Station Road

BH220NH

Blackfield Lane

BH220NP

The Avenue

BH220EQ

Shirley Close

BH220DN

Elmhurst Way

BH220JE

Farm Road

BH220JJ

Pennington Road

BH220LW

Newman's Lane

BH220BT

Heatherdown Way

BH220DZ

Shaftesbury Close

BH220EP

Firs Glen Road

BH220GB

Pinehurst Road

BH220HA

Milford Close

BH220LR

Ashurst Road

BH220PH

Merino Way

BH220EA

Hardy Close

BH220AJ

Pinehurst Road

BH220LL

Bond Avenue

BH220LX

Denewood Road

BH220AY

Abbey Road

BH220BW

Pinehurst Road

BH220HT

Ringwood Road

BH220HZ

Heston Way

BH220BS

Pinehurst Road

BH220DS

Oakhurst Close

BH220JT

Summercroft Way

BH220LN

Bond Avenue

BH220DE

Heathfield Road

BH220ES

Glenwood Close

BH216US

Collingwood Road

BH220ET

Bramble Court

BH220FD

Pinehurst Road

BH220FE

Queens Close

BH220HL

Bramble Court

BH220LB

Station Road

BH220LJ

Bond Avenue

BH220BL

Southern Avenue

BH220BQ

Heathfield Road

BH220DP

Oakhurst Road

BH220EE

Fernside Road

BH220JW

Knightstone Grove

BH220JZ

Ashurst Road

BH220PF

Woolslope Close

BH216ST

Collingwood Road

BH220EN

Glenwood Road

BH220PD

Canterbury Close

BH220JG

Newman's Lane

BH220HB

Charnwood Close

BH220HP

Kings Close

BH220HR

Station Road

BH220NL

Harrison Way

BH216QS

Ringwood Road

BH220AG

West Moors

BH220AR

Elmhurst Road

BH220DH

Elmhurst Road

BH220EH

Firs Glen Road

BH220HD

Station Road

BH220PE

Woolslope Road

BH220PL

Southdown Way

BH220QL

Newmans Close

BH220BN

Beechwood Road

BH216QQ

Collingwood Road

BH220BY

Heatherdown Road

BH220EG

Avon Road

BH220HH

Station Road

BH220LP

Haddons Drive

BH220NA

Highfield Road

BH220BD

Pinehurst Road

BH220DU

Cracklewood Close

BH220LU

The Avenue

BH220EL

Glenwood Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.