Ovington Avenue, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH7 6SB, BH7 6SA.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Ovington Avenue, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £666,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £608,667. That is 92% above the Bournemouth average of £347,477 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% flat. Recorded sale prices on Ovington Avenue range from £232,500 to £762,500. 75% of homes sold here were freehold and 25% leasehold. Of 420 streets in Bournemouth with at least two sales in the last year, Ovington Avenue ranks 19th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Ovington Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 75% freehold and 25% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £608,667 | 22 May 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £257,250 | 16 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on Ovington Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SB | 22 May 2026 | £597,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SB | 28 Nov 2025 | £735,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29A, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SA | 23 Nov 2023 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SA | 5 Jun 2023 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SA | 25 Aug 2022 | £762,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SB | 12 Oct 2020 | £472,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SB | 16 Sep 2020 | £282,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Ovington Avenue BH7 6SB | 20 Nov 2019 | £232,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Ovington Avenue
Crime
183 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ovington Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ovington Avenue is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Christchurch Harbour Flood alert area
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch Flood warning area
- Lower Avon 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 Ovington Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stourfield Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Tregonwell Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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
- Christchurch station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Bournemouth station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Exton Road (NE-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
- St Peters Primary School (N-bound, Holdenhurst Avenue) 3 min walk
- Exton Road (SW-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
- Iford Gardens (SE-bound, Castle Lane East) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 0.9 mi - Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Boscombe Waltham Road Local · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Bournemouth Extra · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bournemouth Hospital · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Christchurch Esso Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Pharmacycare Travel And Health Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- The Grove Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Bourne Dental · 0.9 mi
- Pearl Fine Dental Care Practice · 1.0 mi
- Wentworth Clinic Dental Practice · 1.0 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,653 |
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 Ovington Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 38.9% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.2% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.6% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 19.4% |
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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