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West Southbourne

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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£348,500
Price per sq ft£402
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £470K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £348,500 (about £402 per square foot) in West Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Southbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£512,500£417
Semi-Detached19£413,500£427
Terraced12£383,650£412
Flats67£246,000£379

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Southbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Southbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£202,000£280,000£279,950
2017£440,000£193,000£295,000£264,000
2018£456,000£217,250£343,000£277,000
2019£420,000£225,000£319,000£250,000
2020£477,000£238,975£381,500£325,000
2021£547,500£252,000£408,500£299,500
2022£639,500£255,000£512,325£357,500
2023£527,000£280,000£455,000£295,500
2024£585,000£285,000£400,000£350,000
2025£535,000£260,000£450,000£286,750
2026£405,000£268,000£453,000£408,221
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Southbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Southbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£288£302£325
2017£353£306£344£325
2018£347£314£325£307
2019£332£327£328£339
2020£346£343£350£308
2021£429£364£375£398
2022£452£391£461£387
2023£453£395£403£422
2024£437£385£393£378
2025£432£380£428£438
2026£422£362£425£380
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Southbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Southbourne in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.