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Westbourne & West Cliff

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About

Westbourne & West Cliff ward is a coastal residential area directly west of Bournemouth town centre, characterised by its elevated position above Poole Bay. The ward contains the formal West Cliff Gardens, which provide green space and sea views along the cliff top. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian villas, many converted into guest houses, alongside modern apartment blocks. Its streets are arranged on a grid pattern leading down to the promenade and beach below.

A notable feature is the presence of the Bournemouth Flying Club, operating from a grass airstrip within the ward's boundaries near Meyrick Park. The area functions as a quieter neighbour to the central piers, with local shopping concentrated along Poole Road in Westbourne. Transport links include the main railway line running just inland, separating it from the town centre. The ward's geography creates a distinct, self-contained atmosphere focused on the cliff-top setting.

Area overview

On average Westbourne & West Cliff has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne & West Cliff is £46,390 per year. There are 1 schools in Westbourne & West Cliff: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westbourne & West Cliff is home to around 10,318 people, with a population density of about 5,204.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westbourne & West Cliff Population
10,318
Population density
5,204.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.04(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.42(+188%)
Vehicle crime
15.7(+440%)
Shoplifting
12.7(+90%)
Other theft
11.53(+105%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,156
69.37%
Other White
1,706
16.54%
Other
202
1.96%
Indian
201
1.95%
Other Asian
150
1.45%
Total population: 10,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,989
42.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,438
15.33%
No qualifications
1,295
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,144
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
734
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 9,382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,514
43.93%
Owns outright
1,690
29.53%
Owns with a mortgage
951
16.62%
Other forms of private rent
175
3.06%
Other social rented
174
3.04%
Total households: 5,723

Property prices in Westbourne & West Cliff

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & West Cliff 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 Westbourne & West Cliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£930,000
Flats143£242,500
Semi-Detached2£484,000
Terraced4£580,000

10 years median price trend in Westbourne & West Cliff

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff.

All postcodes in Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48EB

Denewood Road

BH25ES

West Cliff Road

BH48DD

Marlborough Road

BH25EE

St Michaels Place

BH25LW

Chine Crescent Road

BH25QJ

Poole Road

BH48JJ

Studland Road

BH48JL

Mountbatten Road

BH25LU

Commercial Road

BH25QU

Poole Road

BH25PG

West Hill Road

BH40GW

Seamoor Road

BH40JG

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48BA

West Cliff Road

BH48BZ

Portarlington Road

BH49DX

Grosvenor Road

BH25NA

Mannington Place

BH49ES

Pine Tree Glen

BH25HZ

Durley Gardens

BH25JH

Durley Road South

BH25LE

Durley Chine Road

BH40HN

Seamoor Road

BH48HP

Alumhurst Road

BH25EH

West Hill Road

BH25HW

West Cliff Gardens

BH25LG

Chine Crescent Road

BH48BG

West Cliff Road

BH48DS

Alum Chine Road

BH48JF

Burnaby Road

BH25HA

West Cliff Road

BH25LQ

Chine Crescent Road

BH40FD

Seamoor Road

BH49HJ

Milburn Road

BH26AW

Norwich Avenue West

BH48BX

Portarlington Road

BH121BB

Princess Road

BH25FD

West Cliff Gardens

BH25HU

Durley Gardens

BH48BL

Grosvenor Road

BH25DP

St Michaels Road

BH48DB

Marlborough Road

BH49BW

Westbourne Close

BH25HP

West Cliff Gardens

BH48AY

West Cliff Road

BH49AX

Pottery Mews

BH48AW

West Cliff Road

BH48DR

Clarendon Road

BH49EJ

Pine Tree Glen

BH25NF

Durley Road

BH25DA

Chine Crescent Road

BH25ED

St Michaels Road

BH25HT

Durley Gardens

BH40GR

Seamoor Road

BH48AF

Milner Road

BH48DZ

Alum Chine Road

BH48ES

Alumhurst Road

BH25EF

Purbeck Road

BH25JZ

Durley Chine Road South

BH25PA

West Hill Road

BH48HH

Studland Road

BH137ZP

Seamoor Road

BH25AT

Commercial Road

BH40HP

Seamoor Road

BH48JH

Sandbourne Road

BH48AQ

Mckinley Road

BH48HD

Herbert Road

BH48JW

Branksome Dene Road

BH49JG

Milburn Close

BH121AZ

Poole Road

BH25LH

Somerville Road

BH25QL

Poole Road

BH48AT

West Cliff Road

BH25JG

Durley Chine Road

BH25JQ

Durley Road

BH48JA

Studland Road

BH137WA

Seamoor Road

BH25HE

West Cliff Road

BH48AN

Alumhurst Road

BH49DF

Poole Road

BH49EF

Poole Road

BH49HE

Prince Of Wales Road

BH25FA

West Cliff Road

BH25HL

West Cliff Gardens

BH26AJ

Norwich Avenue West

BH26DH

Norwich Avenue West

BH48DY

Alum Chine Road

BH49DN

Poole Road

BH25JS

Durley Chine Road

BH25FB

Hahnemann Road

BH25HG

Admirals Walk

BH48AJ

Clarendon Road

BH48AP

Mckinley Road

BH48DH

Marlborough Road

BH48DN

Alum Chine Road

BH48HZ

Studland Road

BH25DX

St Michaels Road

BH25HJ

West Cliff Road

BH25JR

Durley Chine Road

BH25PQ

West Hill Road

BH48HG

Westbourne Park Road

Data Sources

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