Florence Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH5 1HQ, BH5 1HH, BH5 1HF.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Florence Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £185,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £181,625. Average sale prices rose from £170,909 in 2019 to £185,000 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 47% below the Bournemouth average of £347,477 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Florence Road range from £65,000 to £236,000. 11% of homes sold here were freehold and 89% leasehold. Of 420 streets in Bournemouth with at least two sales in the last year, Florence Road ranks 382nd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Florence Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 11% freehold and 89% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 16 | £181,625 | 1 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Florence Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 1 May 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 29 Apr 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 29 Aug 2025 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Florence Road BH5 1HF | 7 Oct 2022 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 7 Oct 2022 | £236,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 31 Mar 2020 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 4 Dec 2019 | £65,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 4 Dec 2019 | £65,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road BH5 1HH | 4 Dec 2019 | £65,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 1 Nov 2019 | £205,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 24 Oct 2019 | £215,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 8, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road BH5 1HQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £215,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Florence Road BH5 1HF | 3 Apr 2017 | £230,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Brookestead Court, 40, Florence Road | £210,000 (Oct 2019) → £210,000 (Aug 2025) | +0% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Florence Road | £230,000 (Apr 2017) → £320,000 (Oct 2022) | +39% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Florence Road
Crime
494 crimes were reported within about a mile of Florence Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 145 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 36 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Florence Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Florence Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School 308 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School 353 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Park School 360 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Pokesdown station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- San Remo Towers (E-bound, Boscombe Cliff Road) 2 min walk
- San Remo Towers (opp, Michelgrove Road) 3 min walk
- Burlington Mansions (W-bound) 3 min walk
- Burlington Mansions (E-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.2 mi - Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.3 mi - The Panton Practice
14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi - Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Boscombe · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Boscombe · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Beechwood Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dr Timothy P Doyle · 0.2 mi
- The Crescent Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 60.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,024 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,143 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Florence Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 36.5% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 39.7% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.8% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 36.5% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.2% | 9.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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