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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 153 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
Flats140£246,250
Semi-Detached1£393,000
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

BH40FW

Seamoor Road

BH40GU

Seamoor Road

BH48FB

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH12NF

Lindsay Road

BH25LX

Commercial Road

BH48DA

Portarlington Close

BH48JR

Sandbourne Road

BH48JS

Earle Road

BH25JB

West Cliff Road

BH40JH

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48AR

Royal Victoria Mews

BH48HA

Drury Road

BH48JP

Sandbourne Road

BH49EH

Landseer Road

BH25JU

Durley Chine Road

BH48DP

Studland Road

BH48EA

Heatherbank Road

BH48HW

Alumhurst Road

BH49AY

Westbourne Arcade

BH49HA

Prince Of Wales Road

BH48ER

Alumhurst Road

BH48JB

Crosby Road

BH49BG

Poole Road

BH26AP

Norwich Avenue West

BH25LL

Chine Crescent Road

BH48AU

Alumhurst Road

BH48BE

West Cliff Road

BH48HR

Alumhurst Road

BH49DZ

Poole Road

BH40HF

Seamoor Road

BH40HX

Seamoor Road

BH48HX

Alumdale Road

BH48QJ

Earle Road

BH25HH

Admirals Walk

BH25QR

Poole Road

BH26AU

Suffolk Road

BH48HB

Rosemount Road

BH49DB

Poole Road

BH49DW

Poole Road

BH25DY

St Michaels Road

BH25LT

Commercial Road

BH40HA

Seamoor Road

BH48BB

West Cliff Road

BH48BS

Portarlington Road

BH48DG

Marlborough Road

BH49BA

Poole Road

BH25BT

St Michaels Lane

BH25DZ

St Michaels Road

BH25JT

Durley Chine Road South

BH48HF

Groveley Road

BH48JG

Burnaby Road

BH49DR

Poole Road

BH49EL

Netherhall Gardens

BH48AA

West Overcliff Drive

BH48AB

West Overcliff Drive

BH48EN

Alumhurst Road

BH48HJ

Studland Road

BH49AW

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH13NQ

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH25LJ

Chine Crescent Road

BH26AL

Norwich Avenue West

BH25EZ

West Cliff Road

BH25PF

West Hill Road

BH48BH

Grosvenor Road

BH48BW

Grosvenor Road

BH48DQ

Marlborough Road

BH48DT

Alum Chine Road

BH49BB

Poole Road

BH40FQ

Seamoor Road

BH48AL

Clarendon Road

BH48AX

West Cliff Road

BH48DF

Marlborough Road

BH49DJ

Poole Road

BH48EX

Alumhurst Road

BH48HQ

Westbourne Park Road

BH49DE

Poole Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.