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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 108 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
108
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
46.62(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
44(+195%)
Vehicle crime
14.34(+394%)
Other theft
11.34(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+72%)
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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached7£955,000
Flats154£247,500
Semi-Detached2£471,500
Terraced1£610,000

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

BH25HA

West Cliff Road

BH25FD

West Cliff Gardens

BH26DR

Norwich Avenue West

BH48BA

West Cliff Road

BH48JD

Crosby Road

BH12NF

Lindsay Road

BH25LG

Chine Crescent Road

BH25DY

St Michaels Road

BH48EX

Alumhurst Road

BH25QA

Poole Road

BH48AF

Milner Road

BH48JP

Sandbourne Road

BH49HJ

Milburn Road

BH25DS

St Michaels Road

BH48HL

Studland Road

BH25JT

Durley Chine Road South

BH48AA

West Overcliff Drive

BH40DY

Seamoor Road

BH26AF

Cambridge Road

BH26AB

Norwich Avenue West

BH25HJ

West Cliff Road

BH48DG

Marlborough Road

BH26DH

Norwich Avenue West

BH49AU

Seamoor Lane

BH40GW

Seamoor Road

BH40HX

Seamoor Road

BH25AD

St Michael's Road

BH48JH

Sandbourne Road

BH25LA

Chine Crescent

BH25JG

Durley Chine Road

BH25QL

Poole Road

BH48DY

Alum Chine Road

BH49AY

Westbourne Arcade

BH48EB

Denewood Road

BH48BS

Portarlington Road

BH40EN

Seamoor Road

BH48HE

Pembroke Road

BH48BL

Grosvenor Road

BH49DE

Poole Road

BH137WA

Seamoor Road

BH26AP

Norwich Avenue West

BH48BQ

Grosvenor Road

BH25HR

West Cliff Gardens

BH48DP

Studland Road

BH25LD

Chine Crescent Road

BH48HQ

Westbourne Park Road

BH48HT

Alumhurst Road

BH25QU

Poole Road

BH48HZ

Studland Road

BH48JF

Burnaby Road

BH26AT

Suffolk Road

BH49AZ

Eldon Place

BH49EH

Landseer Road

BH40FQ

Seamoor Road

BH48BJ

Grosvenor Road

BH25QR

Poole Road

BH25FA

West Cliff Road

BH48FP

R L Stevenson Avenue

BH25HW

West Cliff Gardens

BH48HH

Studland Road

BH49EJ

Pine Tree Glen

BH48BW

Grosvenor Road

BH48ES

Alumhurst Road

BH25JS

Durley Chine Road

BH48HF

Groveley Road

BH25HS

Durley Gardens

BH48HS

Alumhurst Road

BH48JT

Earle Road

BH48AP

Mckinley Road

BH48DR

Clarendon Road

BH49DB

Poole Road

BH25NX

West Hill Place

BH40HF

Seamoor Road

BH48EN

Alumhurst Road

BH40GR

Seamoor Road

BH25PA

West Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.