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BH4 9DH

Poole Road

Westbourne & West Cliff

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Detailed insights for BH4 9DH

Overview

Postcode BH4 9DH 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upper Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Westbourne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Westbourne has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BH4 9DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbourne near BH4 9DH 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH4 9DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Branksome

N/A

Walking directions to Branksome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH4 9DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUpper GardensLargeWalking directions to Upper Gardens

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
6,860.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
34.47(+421%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.54(+98%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.2(-42%)
Vehicle crime
10.34(+257%)
Other theft
7.88(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
75.91%
Other White
22
8.03%
Other Asian
12
4.38%
Indian
9
3.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.92%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
35.2%
No qualifications
47
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.8%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14%
Apprenticeship
20
8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
97
59.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
26.22%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.83%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

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 9DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH4 9DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026Flat 3, Stevenson Lodge, 39, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9DHFlatsLeasehold£90,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 7, Stevenson Lodge, 39, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9DHFlatsLeasehold£110,000
09 Jun 2025Flat 2, Stevenson Lodge, 39, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9DHFlatsLeasehold£175,000
29 Oct 2025Flat 7, Westbourne Gate, Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BWFlatsLeasehold£305,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 10, North Wood House, 37, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9DJFlatsLeasehold£257,000

Schools

In the BH4 9DH postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH4 9DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableTalbot Heath SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableVictoria Education CentreNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH4 9DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH4 9DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressPoole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCostcutterSeamoor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9AEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miIceland88-90 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9BBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCo-op FoodQueens Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 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 9DH, 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 040BE01015372
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2002-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BH4 9DH

Is BH4 9DH (Westbourne) safe?

The area around BH4 9DH records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9DH?

The median sale price around BH4 9DH 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 9DH?

There are 3 schools close to BH4 9DH, 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 9DH?

The closest station to BH4 9DH is Branksome, about 1,561 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH4 9DH?

BH4 9DH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH4 9DH (Westbourne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH4 9DH 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.