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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

BH63QT

Southbourne Grove

BH63RA

Southbourne Grove

BH65BD

Tern Court

BH63SW

Pine Avenue

BH65DH

Arnewood Road

BH65EJ

Castlemain Avenue

BH65HJ

Stourvale Road

BH63NN

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65DJ

Arnewood Road

BH63HY

Silver Glade

BH63QB

Southwood Avenue

BH63RN

West Southbourne

BH65EW

Castlemain Avenue

BH65AS

Beaufort Road

BH63QJ

Southbourne Road

BH65LB

Beaufort Road

BH63RH

Southwood Avenue

BH63SH

Seaward Avenue

BH63QQ

Southbourne Road

BH65BH

Irving Road

BH65DX

Burleigh Road

BH63NW

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65DG

Arnewood Road

BH63QP

Stourwood Road

BH65FG

Paisley Road

BH65LP

Watcombe Road

BH65AP

Beaufort Road

BH63TA

Grand Avenue

BH65AN

Beaufort Road

BH65ET

Paisley Road

BH65FJ

Stourvale Road

BH65FZ

West Southbourne

BH65HD

Stourvale Road

BH65DP

Stamford Road

BH65HA

Inverleigh Road

BH63QD

Stourwood Avenue

BH63HN

Heatherlea Road

BH63PZ

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH65BB

Kingfisher Close

BH65ER

Castlemain Avenue

BH63SS

Southern Road

BH65AJ

Beaufort Road

BH65HU

Herberton Road

BH63JL

Seafield Road

BH63PA

Clifton Road

BH65AQ

Southbourne Road

BH65EF

Ravenscourt Road

BH65EG

Frankston Road

BH63QZ

Southbourne Grove

BH65EN

Castlemain Avenue

BH63DA

Belle Vue Road

BH63QG

Carbery Lane

BH63RW

West Southbourne

BH65AU

Beaufort Road

BH65EA

Burleigh Road

BH65EB

Paisley Road

BH65HH

Irving Lane

BH65HY

Herberton Road

BH63HZ

Kirby Way

BH65AF

Beaufort Road

BH65AY

Amesbury Road

BH65DL

Arnewood Road

BH65JW

Cranleigh Road

BH63AX

Grand Avenue

BH63NL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63PY

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH65AB

New Park Road

BH65BJ

Irving Road

BH65EX

Kimberley Road

BH65JS

Cranleigh Road

BH65LA

Lingdale Road

BH63PE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65DR

Stamford Road

BH65DU

Burleigh Road

BH63QR

Carbery Row

BH65AR

Beaufort Road

BH63BZ

Leigham Vale Road

BH63PL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65BQ

Irving Road

BH63PW

Stourwood Avenue

BH63LN

Carbery Avenue

BH65LN

Covena Road

BH63QU

Southbourne Grove

BH65BL

Irving Road

BH65JH

Cranleigh Road

BH63DD

Belle Vue Road

BH63SP

Chestnut Avenue

BH63SX

Grand Avenue

BH65BN

Heytesbury Road

BH65BP

Fenton Road

BH65DN

Arnewood Road

BH65FH

Bryony Gardens

BH63LE

Carbery Avenue

BH63QF

Southwood Avenue

BH65AT

Beaufort Road

BH65EP

Castlemain Avenue

BH65LS

Northey Road

BH63LG

Carbery Avenue

BH63PN

Stourwood Avenue

BH65NA

Dukes Close

Data Sources

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