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BH4 0DY

Seamoor Road

Westbourne & West Cliff

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Detailed insights for BH4 0DY

Overview

Postcode BH4 0DY is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & West Cliff ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Westbourne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upper Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Westbourne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Westbourne has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH4 0DY.

Flood risk

N/A

Westbourne near BH4 0DY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH4 0DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Branksome

N/A

Walking directions to Branksome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH4 0DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUpper GardensLargeWalking directions to Upper Gardens

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
7,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.44(+165%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.44(+18%)
Shoplifting
14.61(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(+69%)
Other theft
10.23(+82%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
56.2%
Other White
65
25.19%
African
12
4.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.1%
Other Asian
7
2.71%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
38.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.95%
No qualifications
38
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
63.19%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.58%
Owns outright
15
10.42%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.56%
Social rents from council
5
3.47%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Westbourne & West Cliff

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £314K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,195,000£375
Semi-Detached2£471,500£550
Flats152£242,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbourne & West Cliff

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£725,000£200,000£387,500
2017£675,000£220,000£205,000£422,500
2018£775,000£206,000£480,000£470,000
2019£799,000£215,000£251,250£372,575
2020£839,000£230,000£449,250£527,500
2021£808,750£250,000£585,000£480,000
2022£1,155,000£252,000£425,000£521,000
2023£992,500£250,000£660,000£550,000
2024£832,500£245,000£597,000£535,000
2025£827,500£250,000£393,000£610,000
2026£1,212,500£238,000£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£284£281
2017£397£296£280£392
2018£296£303£306£339
2019£340£299£311£359
2020£375£308£324£387
2021£432£339£372£435
2022£435£358£439£447
2023£460£351£461£472
2024£491£334£406£487
2025£387£326£445£436
2026£593£304£655
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne & West Cliff.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & West Cliff in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH4 0DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH4 0DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 2026Flat 1, Wilton House, 4, Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DYFlatsLeasehold£360,000
08 Jul 2025Flat 7, Wilton House, 4, Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DYFlatsLeasehold£277,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 15A, Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth, BH4 9AYFlatsLeasehold£185,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 15A, Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth, BH4 9AYFlatsLeasehold£185,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 8, The Pantechnicon, 2, Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9ANFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the BH4 0DY postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH4 0DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableTalbot Heath SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableVictoria Education CentreNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH4 0DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH4 0DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterSeamoor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9AEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miTesco ExpressPoole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland88-90 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9BBWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miM&S Simply Food56 Seymoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9ASWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miCookPoole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9EFWalking directions to Cook

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 BH4 0DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David D'Orton-Gibson

Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John William Beesley

Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestbourneE02006883
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 040AE01015371
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BH4 0DY

Is BH4 0DY (Westbourne) safe?

The area around BH4 0DY records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 BH4 0DY?

The median sale price around BH4 0DY in Westbourne is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH4 0DY?

There are 4 schools close to BH4 0DY, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good), Talbot Heath School and Victoria Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH4 0DY?

The closest station to BH4 0DY is Branksome, about 1,349 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH4 0DY?

BH4 0DY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH4 0DY (Westbourne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH4 0DY is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David D'Orton-Gibson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John William Beesley (Conservative and Unionist 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.