Watton Close, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH8 0LQ.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Watton Close, Bournemouth has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 28 Jun 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £278,500.
House prices on Watton Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watton Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH8 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £278,500 | 28 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Watton Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Watton Close BH8 0LQ | 28 Jun 2021 | £278,500 | Terraced | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Watton Close
Crime
120 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watton Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watton Close is in or near 5 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
- Lower Stour at Holdenhurst Village Flood warning area
- Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall 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 Watton Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth 324 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Tregonwell Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1,162 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls 1,290 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Muscliff Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Bournemouth station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jewell Academy (E-bound, Jewell Road) 1 min walk
- Jewell Academy (W-bound, Jewell Road) 1 min walk
- Birch Drive (W-bound, Jewell Road) 2 min walk
- Birch Drive (E-bound, Jewell Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodlea House Surgery
2A Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - James Fisher Medical Centre
4 Tolpuddle Gardens, Bournemouth · 1.5 mi - St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Spur End · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Castlepoint Superstore · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bournemouth Hospital · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Castlepoint · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Castle Lane Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Pharmacycare Travel And Health Clinic · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Thornhill Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Smile Stories · 1.1 mi
- West Way Dental Practice · 1.5 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 41.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 540 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,432 |
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 Watton Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 40.4% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.2% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.6% | 32.1% |
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 4.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.1% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 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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