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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
18.96(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.88(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-32%)
Shoplifting
3.83(-42%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,475,000.

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
Detached55£535,000
Flats67£265,000
Semi-Detached21£440,000
Terraced9£365,000

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

BH65ED

Paisley Road

BH65BE

Douglas Mews

BH63TB

Bracken Road

BH65BA

Kittiwake Close

BH63TE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63QZ

Southbourne Grove

BH65BJ

Irving Road

BH65AQ

Southbourne Road

BH63LE

Carbery Avenue

BH65BN

Heytesbury Road

BH63RD

West Southbourne

BH63QN

Southbourne Road

BH65DE

Kimberley Road

BH63LU

Watcombe Road

BH65FH

Bryony Gardens

BH65EG

Frankston Road

BH63SW

Pine Avenue

BH65JW

Cranleigh Road

BH65HU

Herberton Road

BH63NL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65BD

Tern Court

BH65HH

Irving Lane

BH63PS

Winsley Avenue

BH65BB

Kingfisher Close

BH65DJ

Arnewood Road

BH65AS

Beaufort Road

BH63QB

Southwood Avenue

BH65EX

Kimberley Road

BH65DR

Stamford Road

BH65BY

Kimberley Road

BH65LB

Beaufort Road

BH65BW

Boreham Road

BH63JW

Verona Avenue

BH63LG

Carbery Avenue

BH63QW

Belle Vue Close

BH63SJ

Seaward Avenue

BH63TD

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63TH

Southern Road

BH65HE

Stourvale Road

BH63SN

Pine Avenue

BH63TA

Grand Avenue

BH65HG

Stourvale Road

BH63NQ

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65EF

Ravenscourt Road

BH65AN

Beaufort Road

BH65HA

Inverleigh Road

BH65BT

Fenton Road

BH63HW

Tuckton Road

BH65JG

Cranleigh Road

BH63LR

Leigham Vale Road

BH63NS

Marine Road

BH63QL

Southbourne Road

BH65ET

Paisley Road

BH63AX

Grand Avenue

BH63RH

Southwood Avenue

BH65DS

Stamford Road

BH63DP

Belle Vue Road

BH65DY

Burleigh Road

BH65BF

Beaufort Road

BH65JJ

Cranleigh Road

BH65HJ

Stourvale Road

BH65AZ

Beaufort Road

BH65DQ

Arnewood Road

BH63PW

Stourwood Avenue

BH65EY

Fenton Road

BH65JT

Cranleigh Road

BH63LT

Watcombe Road

BH65NE

Iford Lane

BH63QU

Southbourne Grove

BH63ST

Beech Avenue

BH63SQ

Fishermans Avenue

BH63PJ

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63TF

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63PB

Clifton Road

BH63DG

Apple Grove

BH65HB

Inverleigh Road

BH65HX

Herberton Road

BH63ND

Grange Road

BH63PU

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63NX

Marine Road

BH65AY

Amesbury Road

BH63PQ

Stourwood Avenue

BH65AF

Beaufort Road

BH63SU

Grand Avenue

BH65HD

Stourvale Road

BH65LP

Watcombe Road

BH65BH

Irving Road

BH65LR

Northey Road

BH65HZ

Herberton Road

BH63LZ

Lombard Avenue

BH63RA

Southbourne Grove

BH63HP

Tuckton Road

BH63LN

Carbery Avenue

BH65LW

Covena Road

BH65LT

Northey Road

BH65JQ

Cranleigh Road

BH63RN

West Southbourne

BH63QA

Southwood Avenue

BH65DT

Stamford Road

BH63QD

Stourwood Avenue

Data Sources

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