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BH7 7AN

Littledown Avenue

Littledown & Iford

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Detailed insights for BH7 7AN

Overview

Postcode BH7 7AN is located in an urban city, within the Littledown & Iford area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Littledown area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littledown is £58,202 per year. The median sale price in Littledown & Iford is £508,250 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £411,250 and £638,500. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Littledown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,043 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Littledown has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Littledown is £58,202 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from BH7 7AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Littledown near BH7 7AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH7 7AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH7 7AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.3 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.3 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
3,351.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.71(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.55(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-35%)
Vehicle crime
3.69(+27%)
Public order
2.63(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
79.56%
Other White
22
5.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.27%
Indian
10
2.72%
Chinese
7
1.91%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
42.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.68%
No qualifications
29
10.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
51.56%
Owns outright
47
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Littledown & Iford

Median price: £508,250
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £411K – £639K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £508,250 (about £422 per square foot) in Littledown & Iford area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littledown & Iford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached85£597,500£428
Semi-Detached14£383,750£450
Terraced2£348,000£421
Flats11£235,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littledown & Iford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,500£175,000£268,500£225,000
2017£440,000£198,000£287,450£296,250
2018£440,000£200,000£330,000£350,000
2019£450,000£203,000£315,000£295,000
2020£470,000£190,000£327,475£319,950
2021£525,000£200,000£360,000£295,000
2022£570,000£235,000£425,000£397,500
2023£560,000£225,000£400,000£350,000
2024£538,750£260,000£395,000£415,000
2025£600,000£240,000£387,500£351,000
2026£541,500£232,500£418,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£255£306£261
2017£343£272£368£357
2018£338£311£339£290
2019£342£289£372£424
2020£359£286£356£330
2021£392£304£384£343
2022£442£354£470£440
2023£416£337£446£500
2024£427£327£453£447
2025£423£343£460£441
2026£430£336£440£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littledown & Iford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Littledown & Iford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH7 7AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH7 7AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202514, Littledown Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7ANDetachedFreehold£797,500
30 Jul 202615, Thistlebarrow Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7AJFlatsLeasehold£294,950
17 Jul 202612, Thistlebarrow Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7AJDetachedFreehold£775,000
29 Apr 2026First Floor Flat, 35, Thistlebarrow Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7ALFlatsLeasehold£230,000
20 Feb 202639, Thistlebarrow Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7ALDetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the BH7 7AN postcode area, located within Littledown, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BH7 7AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicablePark SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryKing's Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAvonwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH7 7AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH7 7AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChaos CornerAshley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NFWalking directions to Chaos Corner
0.4 miKings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence123 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4NQWalking directions to Kings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence
0.4 miCorner ShopHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9AAWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.4 miTalard ThaiStation Approach, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NBWalking directions to Talard Thai

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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 BH7 7AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bobbie Dove

Littledown & Iford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lawrence Williams

Littledown & Iford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
WardLittledown & IfordE05012666
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LittledownE02003182
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 020BE01015315
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH7 7AN

Is BH7 7AN (Littledown) safe?

The area around BH7 7AN records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH7 7AN?

The median sale price around BH7 7AN in Littledown & Iford is £508,250 (about £422 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH7 7AN?

There are 11 schools close to BH7 7AN, including Park School, King's Park Academy (Good) and Avonwood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH7 7AN?

The closest station to BH7 7AN is Pokesdown, about 1,277 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH7 7AN?

BH7 7AN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,043 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH7 7AN (Littledown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH7 7AN is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bobbie Dove (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lawrence Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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