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About

West Southbourne lies along the Poole Bay coastline, characterised by its residential streets and direct access to the beach. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian homes to more modern developments. Local shopping needs are met along Christchurch Road, which serves as the main commercial strip for everyday conveniences.

A notable feature is the Fisherman's Walk cliff lift, a water-balanced funicular providing a steep route between the clifftop and the shoreline promenade. The ward includes a section of the chine leading down to the beach, adding a green, wooded ravine within the urban setting. This blend of coastal access and settled neighbourhoods defines the area's character.

Area overview

On average West Southbourne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Southbourne is £53,105 per year. There are 2 schools in West Southbourne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Southbourne is home to around 10,445 people, with a population density of about 6,173.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Southbourne Population
10,445
Population density
6,173.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.63(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.68(-23%)
Shoplifting
6.03(-10%)
Other theft
4.88(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,008
86.28%
Other White
692
6.63%
Irish
117
1.12%
Other
91
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
0.78%
Total population: 10,441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,302
37.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,508
17.34%
No qualifications
1,198
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,188
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
803
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 8,699

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,438
31.42%
Owns outright
1,392
30.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,156
25.26%
Other social rented
323
7.06%
Social rents from council
133
2.91%
Total households: 4,577

Property prices in West Southbourne

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,180,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Southbourne 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 Southbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£530,000
Flats62£275,000
Semi-Detached19£460,000
Terraced6£203,750

10 years median price trend in West Southbourne

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

All postcodes in West Southbourne

BH65HE

Stourvale Road

BH63PD

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH65DB

Kimberley Road

BH63TE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65AX

Beaufort Road

BH63LL

Carbery Avenue

BH65DT

Stamford Road

BH65EZ

Shelton Road

BH65LZ

Seafield Drive

BH65DS

Stamford Road

BH65JU

Cranleigh Road

BH63HW

Tuckton Road

BH63NB

Geneva Avenue

BH65JJ

Cranleigh Road

BH63NZ

Clifton Road

BH63LZ

Lombard Avenue

BH63LX

Watcombe Road

BH63NG

Marine Road

BH63NS

Marine Road

BH63NY

Grange Road

BH63PX

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63QA

Southwood Avenue

BH63QY

Southbourne Grove

BH65BA

Kittiwake Close

BH63PQ

Stourwood Avenue

BH63SR

Southern Road

BH63TF

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65HQ

Stourvale Road

BH63QN

Southbourne Road

BH63LY

Lombard Avenue

BH63RD

West Southbourne

BH63SL

Pine Avenue

BH65AZ

Beaufort Road

BH65JG

Cranleigh Road

BH63LT

Watcombe Road

BH63QW

Belle Vue Close

BH63QX

Southbourne Grove

BH63RB

Southbourne Grove

BH63SJ

Seaward Avenue

BH63RE

West Southbourne

BH65DD

Kimberley Road

BH63PU

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63SN

Pine Avenue

BH65LU

Padfield Close

BH65BX

Kimberley Road

BH65JX

Cranleigh Road

BH63QH

Southbourne Road

BH65AW

Beaufort Road

BH65DA

Kimberley Road

BH65LG

Irving Road

BH65LL

Seafield Road

BH63PS

Winsley Avenue

BH65EL

Castlemain Avenue

BH65DQ

Arnewood Road

BH63QS

Southbourne Grove

BH65BE

Douglas Mews

BH63RJ

Southbourne Road

BH65BU

Fenton Road

BH63DE

Belle Vue Road

BH63BT

Southbourne Lane East

BH63PB

Clifton Road

BH65LR

Northey Road

BH63LF

Carbery Avenue

BH65DE

Kimberley Road

BH65ED

Paisley Road

BH63NA

Lucerne Avenue

BH65BF

Beaufort Road

BH65BY

Kimberley Road

BH65EY

Fenton Road

BH63AZ

Southbourne Lane East

BH63DB

Belle Vue Road

BH63DN

Southbourne Lane East

BH63DP

Belle Vue Road

BH63LJ

Carbery Avenue

BH65BG

Irving Road

BH65BT

Fenton Road

BH65DF

Kimberley Road

BH65DZ

Burleigh Road

BH65LT

Northey Road

BH63PR

Stourwood Avenue

BH63QL

Southbourne Road

BH65DW

Arnewood Road

BH63LU

Watcombe Road

BH63SQ

Fishermans Avenue

BH63ST

Beech Avenue

BH63HJ

Newstead Road

BH63NT

Marine Road

BH65HX

Herberton Road

BH65NE

Iford Lane

BH63ND

Grange Road

BH63SU

Grand Avenue

BH63PJ

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63PT

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63SY

Grand Avenue

BH65BS

Fenton Road

BH65DY

Burleigh Road

BH65HB

Inverleigh Road

BH65HF

Stourvale Road

BH65HZ

Herberton Road

BH63HP

Tuckton Road

Data Sources

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