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BH10 5LN

Howton Road

Kinson

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Detailed insights for BH10 5LN

Overview

Postcode BH10 5LN is located in an urban city, within the Kinson ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Kinson East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kinson East is £45,796 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pelhams.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Kinson East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kinson East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kinson East is £45,796 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from BH10 5LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kinson East near BH10 5LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH10 5LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPelhamsMediumWalking directions to Pelhams

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
3,216.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.82(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.91(+60%)
Shoplifting
13.49(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(+111%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
89.17%
Other White
14
5.05%
Chinese
4
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
26.21%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
14.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
57.04%
Owns with a mortgage
42
31.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Kinson

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£354
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £342K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kinson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£330,000£367
Semi-Detached43£305,000£351
Terraced20£282,500£357
Flats13£165,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kinson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,000£145,000£230,000£225,000
2017£281,750£149,000£237,500£225,000
2018£307,500£175,000£256,750£247,500
2019£305,000£188,750£250,000£242,500
2020£295,500£160,000£255,000£235,000
2021£325,000£182,500£274,000£257,250
2022£365,000£190,000£321,000£284,500
2023£350,000£190,000£300,000£295,000
2024£357,000£204,500£300,000£286,000
2025£335,000£178,500£299,000£295,000
2026£370,000£160,000£317,500£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kinson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£225£266£255
2017£317£225£261£286
2018£335£251£287£289
2019£341£290£268£286
2020£336£296£288£251
2021£383£321£310£317
2022£417£305£350£363
2023£415£268£330£361
2024£402£292£332£356
2025£394£277£350£356
2026£317£270£348£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kinson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kinson in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH10 5LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH10 5LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20266, Howton Close, Bournemouth, BH10 5LWDetachedFreehold£390,000
28 Feb 20251388, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
02 Apr 2026Flat B, 1539, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7BEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
30 Jan 2025Flat C, 1549, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7BEFlatsLeasehold£187,000
02 Dec 202525, Royal Oak Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5LSDetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the BH10 5LN postcode area, located within Kinson East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH10 5LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKinson AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryThe Bourne AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH10 5LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH10 5LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneKitscroft Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 7ASWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miTescoWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 7BBWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miPremierWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9AAWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miTesco ExpressWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 7AGWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH10 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cameron Ralph Adams

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Duane William Farr

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michelle Andrea Dower

Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardKinsonE05012665
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kinson EastE02003172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 003BE01015303
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH10 5LN

Is BH10 5LN (Kinson East) safe?

The area around BH10 5LN records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH10 5LN?

The median sale price around BH10 5LN in Kinson East is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH10 5LN?

There are 6 schools close to BH10 5LN, including Kinson Academy (Good), Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Bourne Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH10 5LN?

BH10 5LN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH10 5LN (Kinson East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH10 5LN is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cameron Ralph Adams (Conservative and Unionist Party), Duane William Farr (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michelle Andrea Dower (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.