Darracott Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH5 2AY, BH5 2AX.
At a glance
6 property sales on Darracott Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Aug 2017. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £154,375. Average sale prices fell from £224,167 in 2016 to £215,000 in 2017 (-4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Darracott Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Darracott Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £154,375 | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £310,000 | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Detached | 1 | £390,000 | 6 Jan 2017 |
Sold prices on Darracott Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 1 Aug 2018 | £227,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 23, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 4 Aug 2017 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 23, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 3 Jul 2017 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2B, Darracott Road BH5 2AX | 6 Jan 2017 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 16 Dec 2016 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 64, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 23 Jun 2016 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 17, Darracott Road BH5 2AX | 31 Mar 2016 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 23, Darracott Road BH5 2AY | 31 Mar 2016 | £125,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, 23, Darracott Road | £125,000 (Mar 2016) → £140,000 (Aug 2017) | +12% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Darracott Road
Crime
307 crimes were reported within about a mile of Darracott Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 26 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Darracott 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 Darracott Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School 353 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Pokesdown station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Christchurch station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Darracott Road (NW-bound, Seabourne Road) 2 min walk
- Darracott Road (SE-bound, Seabourne Road) 2 min walk
- Pokesdown Station (SE-bound, Seabourne Road) 4 min walk
- Pokesdown Station (opp, Christchurch Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - The Marine & Oakridge Partnership
Marine Surgery, 29 Belle Vue Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 727 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,674 |
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.
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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