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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

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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