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West Southbourne

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Southbourne Population

10,445

Population density

6,173.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,008

86.28%

Other White

692

6.63%

Irish

117

1.12%

Other

0.87%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.78%

Total population: 10,441

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	55	£535,000	£279,577	£427,500	£695,000	£971,500
Flats	67	£265,000	£158,600	£220,000	£334,375	£399,100
Semi-Detached	21	£440,000	£285,000	£340,000	£499,000	£562,500
Terraced	9	£365,000	£170,700	£199,000	£413,000	£556,000

10 years median price trend in West Southbourne

All postcodes in West Southbourne

BH65BQ

Irving Road

BH63PE

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63PA

Clifton Road

BH63RJ

Southbourne Road

BH63NT

Marine Road

BH63LX

Watcombe Road

BH65JX

Cranleigh Road

BH63QT

Southbourne Grove

BH63NY

Grange Road

BH63QF

Southwood Avenue

BH65HF

Stourvale Road

BH65EP

Castlemain Avenue

BH65LN

Covena Road

BH63PT

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH65EB

Paisley Road

BH65AR

Beaufort Road

BH63HY

Silver Glade

BH65BU

Fenton Road

BH63SR

Southern Road

BH65AT

Beaufort Road

BH65LG

Irving Road

BH65NA

Dukes Close

BH63LF

Carbery Avenue

BH63AZ

Southbourne Lane East

BH65AP

Beaufort Road

BH63PN

Stourwood Avenue

BH65BL

Irving Road

BH65AJ

Beaufort Road

BH63PL

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH65DP

Stamford Road

BH65EJ

Castlemain Avenue

BH65JH

Cranleigh Road

BH63HJ

Newstead Road

BH65DL

Arnewood Road

BH65JL

Cranleigh Road

BH63LY

Lombard Avenue

BH63HZ

Kirby Way

BH65JS

Cranleigh Road

BH63LJ

Carbery Avenue

BH63QS

Southbourne Grove

BH65FZ

West Southbourne

BH65EL

Castlemain Avenue

BH63PD

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH63BT

Southbourne Lane East

BH65DN

Arnewood Road

BH65DH

Arnewood Road

BH63QH

Southbourne Road

BH65DD

Kimberley Road

BH65DU

Burleigh Road

BH63SH

Seaward Avenue

BH65FJ

Stourvale Road

BH63DD

Belle Vue Road

BH63NN

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63HN

Heatherlea Road

BH65BS

Fenton Road

BH63QJ

Southbourne Road

BH65JU

Cranleigh Road

BH65DF

Kimberley Road

BH63QG

Carbery Lane

BH63LL

Carbery Avenue

BH63NW

Southbourne Overcliff Drive

BH63NB

Geneva Avenue

BH65LU

Padfield Close

BH63DA

Belle Vue Road

BH65BZ

Kimberley Road

BH65EZ

Shelton Road

BH65HQ

Stourvale Road

BH65HY

Herberton Road

BH65LS

Northey Road

BH65BG

Irving Road

BH63QP

Stourwood Road

BH63SX

Grand Avenue

BH63PX

Stourcliffe Avenue

BH63SS

Southern Road

BH63SP

Chestnut Avenue

BH63JL

Seafield Road

BH65EN

Castlemain Avenue

BH65EA

Burleigh Road

BH63SL

Pine Avenue

BH65LZ

Seafield Drive

BH63PR

Stourwood Avenue

BH65JN

Cranleigh Road

BH65FG

Paisley Road

BH63NG

Marine Road

BH65AX

Beaufort Road

BH65DA

Kimberley Road

BH65EE

Paisley Road

BH65BP

Fenton Road

BH63QX

Southbourne Grove

BH63NA

Lucerne Avenue

BH63SY

Grand Avenue

BH65LL

Seafield Road

BH63PP

Stourwood Avenue

BH65DW

Arnewood Road

BH65DG

Arnewood Road

BH65AW

Beaufort Road

BH65LQ

Irving Road

BH63PZ

Pinecliffe Avenue

BH65BX

Kimberley Road

BH65LA

Lingdale Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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