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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

BH49DD

Poole Road

BH26AD

Cambridge Road

BH26AT

Suffolk Road

BH25EY

West Cliff Road

BH25LD

Chine Crescent Road

BH40JA

Seamoor Road

BH48AD

Milner Road

BH25DR

St Michaels Road

BH25LB

Chine Crescent

BH25DS

St Michaels Road

BH25ET

West Cliff Road

BH25PW

Poole Hill

BH25QT

Durley Chine Road

BH26AB

Norwich Avenue West

BH26DR

Norwich Avenue West

BH40JF

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48DE

Marlborough Road

BH48DJ

West Cliff Road

BH48EZ

Warren Road

BH48HL

Studland Road

BH48JD

Crosby Road

BH26BA

Queens Road

BH48BQ

Grosvenor Road

BH48XQ

Seamoor Road

BH48AH

Clarendon Road

BH48BN

Grosvenor Road

BH48EP

Alumhurst Road

BH48HE

Pembroke Road

BH25HR

West Cliff Gardens

BH25PH

West Hill Road

BH40EN

Seamoor Road

BH25JF

West Undercliff Promenade

BH25JW

Hahnemann Road

BH40GF

Seamoor Road

BH48AS

Cheyne Gardens

BH48AZ

West Cliff Road

BH48HS

Alumhurst Road

BH12AT

Poole Road

BH25HS

Durley Gardens

BH137DZ

Seamoor Road

BH25DU

St Michael's Road

BH25HN

West Cliff Gardens

BH25JL

Durley Road

BH25PN

South View Place

BH48BT

Portarlington Road

BH48DU

Alum Chine Road

BH48BD

West Cliff Road

BH48BU

Portarlington Road

BH48BY

Portarlington Road

BH49AR

Seamoor Road

BH25EQ

St Michaels Road

BH25NX

West Hill Place

BH26BE

Queens Road

BH40DY

Seamoor Road

BH48AE

Milner Road

BH49AN

Seamoor Road

BH48EG

R L Stevenson Avenue

BH49AZ

Eldon Place

BH25EG

West Hill Road

BH48HT

Alumhurst Road

BH25HF

Admirals Walk

BH25JA

West Cliff Road

BH48BJ

Grosvenor Road

BH49AL

County Gates Lane

BH49AS

Seamoor Road

BH25EP

West Cliff Road

BH25JP

Durley Chine Road

BH49DS

Poole Road

BH25EB

St Michaels Road

BH26AF

Cambridge Road

BH48EL

Alumhurst Road

BH48EW

Alumhurst Road

BH48HY

Beaulieu Road

BH49AE

Seamoor Road

BH49HH

Poole Road

BH25EJ

West Hill Road

BH48JE

Crosby Road

BH49AU

Seamoor Lane

BH49DT

Poole Road

BH25LA

Chine Crescent

BH25LF

Durley Chine Road

BH25QA

Poole Road

BH26BW

Bourne Close

BH48EU

Alumhurst Road

BH48HU

Alumhurst Road

BH48JT

Earle Road

BH25BN

Chine Crescent Road

BH49AP

Seamoor Road

BH49BQ

Poole Road

BH25EX

West Cliff Road

BH48AG

Mckinley Road

BH48ED

R L Stevenson Avenue

BH48EY

Westerham Road

BH48FP

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48JQ

Earle Road

BH49DH

Poole Road

BH49EN

Poole Road

BH48DX

Alum Chine Road

BH49AA

Seamoor Road

BH25AD

St Michael's Road

Data Sources

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