Tower Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH1 4LA.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Tower Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £251,667. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £316,000. Average sale prices rose from £187,500 in 2020 to £251,667 in 2026 (+34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 28% below the Bournemouth average of £347,477 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% semi-detached, 25% terraced, 17% flat. Recorded sale prices on Tower Road range from £72,500 to £350,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold. Of 420 streets in Bournemouth with at least two sales in the last year, Tower Road ranks 322nd for average price.
House prices on Tower Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £316,000 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £255,333 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £101,250 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Tower Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9A, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 1 Jun 2026 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Tower Court 61-65, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 30 Jan 2026 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 19 Jan 2026 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 3 Oct 2025 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 19 Aug 2025 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9B, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 28 Mar 2025 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31 - 33, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 8 Nov 2024 | £825,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 39, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 19 May 2023 | £222,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9A, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 24 Mar 2023 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 28 Feb 2023 | £312,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 17 Feb 2023 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 25 Mar 2022 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 25 Jun 2021 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 21 May 2021 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 26 Feb 2021 | £246,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 14 Sep 2020 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 6, Tower Court 61-65, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 21 Feb 2020 | £72,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9B, Tower Road BH1 4LA | 11 Feb 2020 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9A, Tower Road | £335,000 (Mar 2023) → £335,000 (Jun 2026) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Tower Road | £335,000 (Jun 2021) → £390,000 (Aug 2025) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| 9B, Tower Road | £260,000 (Feb 2020) → £310,000 (Mar 2025) | +19% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Tower Road
Crime
529 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tower 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 | 178 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 156 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 45 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Tower 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 Tower Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School 308 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Park School 360 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School 693 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 · 15 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- North Road (NW-bound, Ashley Road) 2 min walk
- Kings Park (SE-bound, Ashley Road) 2 min walk
- North Road (SE-bound, Ashley Road) 3 min walk
- Centenary Way (SE-bound, Ashley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.3 mi - Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 0.9 mi - The Panton Practice
14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar Ashley Road · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Boscombe · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- The Browning Centre · 0.1 mi
- The Browning Centre · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 27.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 46.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 893 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,823 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 92% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 92% | 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 Tower Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 39% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 33.7% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 32.1% |
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 43.1% | 19.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.4% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 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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- Palmer Snell 2.8 mi
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