Somerset Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH7 6JH, BH7 6JJ.
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At a glance
24 property sales on Somerset Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £393,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £371,000. That is 13% above the Bournemouth average of £347,477 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% semi-detached, 38% flat, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Somerset Road range from £126,000 to £500,000. 59% of homes sold here were freehold and 41% leasehold. Of 420 streets in Bournemouth with at least two sales in the last year, Somerset Road ranks 137th for average price.
House prices on Somerset Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 59% freehold and 41% leasehold across 27 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £371,000 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Flat | 9 | £171,161 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £462,500 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £297,500 | 6 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Somerset Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 7 Aug 2026 | £369,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 6 Nov 2025 | £418,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 9 Jun 2025 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 30 Jan 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32A, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 6 Dec 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 22 Nov 2024 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 30 Oct 2024 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 27 Sep 2024 | £126,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 18 Jun 2024 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 18 Sep 2023 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 30 Jun 2023 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 23 Mar 2023 | £95,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 10, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 6 Jan 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 29 Sep 2021 | £428,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 30 Jul 2021 | £432,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 23 Jul 2021 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24A, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 8 Jan 2021 | £189,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| The Courtyard, 19, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 18 Dec 2020 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 2, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 17 Dec 2020 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 30 Nov 2020 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 27 Nov 2020 | £12,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 7, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 25 Sep 2020 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 2, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 9 Sep 2020 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 2, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 9 Sep 2020 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 19, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 24 Aug 2020 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19B, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 27 Feb 2020 | £207,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6B, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 18 Apr 2019 | £175,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Somerset Road | £330,000 (Jan 2023) → £369,000 (Aug 2026) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 7, Somerset Road | £330,000 (Sep 2020) → £418,000 (Nov 2025) | +27% over 5 yrs |
| 27, Somerset Road | £12,000 (Nov 2020) → £185,000 (Oct 2024) | +1442% over 4 yrs |
| 32, Somerset Road | £95,000 (Mar 2023) → £126,000 (Sep 2024) | +33% over 2 yrs |
| 44, Somerset Road | £385,000 (Jul 2021) → £395,000 (Jun 2024) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Somerset Road
Crime
411 crimes were reported within about a mile of Somerset Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 124 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 31 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Somerset Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Lower Stour from Longham to Christchurch Flood warning 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 Somerset Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School 353 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 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 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkwood Road (E-bound, Christchurch Road) 1 min walk
- Parkwood Road (W-bound, Christchurch Road) 1 min walk
- Hannington Road (SW-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
- Hannington Road (NE-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi - Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Boscombe · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pokesdown Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Christchurch Road Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Boscombe Dental Health Centre · 0.2 mi
- Dr Timothy P Doyle · 0.4 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 862 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,010 |
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 Somerset Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.8% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.8% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.2% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4% | 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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