Firbank Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH9 1EL.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Firbank Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Mar 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £275,500. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% flat. Recorded sale prices on Firbank Road range from £204,000 to £320,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Firbank Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Firbank Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £275,500 | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Flat | 2 | £214,500 | 13 Apr 2018 |
Sold prices on Firbank Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 15 Mar 2019 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 20 Sep 2018 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 13 Apr 2018 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 20 Apr 2017 | £252,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 20 Jan 2017 | £204,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Firbank Road BH9 1EL | 16 Jun 2016 | £255,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Firbank Road
Crime
437 crimes were reported within about a mile of Firbank Road 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 | 125 |
| Shoplifting | 100 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 33 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Firbank Road is in or near 4 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 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 Firbank Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Academy 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy 312 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Linwood School 437 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bournemouth School 1,320 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 392 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1,162 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls 1,290 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | 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
- Bournemouth station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Branksome station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Five Ways (S-bound, Charminster Road) 2 min walk
- Five Ways (N-bound, Charminster Road) 2 min walk
- Markham Road (NE-bound, Charminster Road) 2 min walk
- Maxwell Road (S-bound, Charminster Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 0.1 mi - Denmark Road Medical Centre
37 Denmark Road, Winton, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - The Banks & Bearwood Medical Centre
272 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - Woodlea House Surgery
2A Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Charminster Express Petrol · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Charminster · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bournemouth Charminster Rd Express · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Winton Bournemouth · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Charminster Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Wrights Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Bright Blue Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- West Way Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Winton Dental Centre · 0.6 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 41.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,757 |
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 Firbank Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.5% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.9% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 27.4% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.6% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 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 | 42.8% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.3% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.9% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10% | 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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Estate agents near Firbank Road
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- Palmer Snell 2.2 mi
- Brown and Kay 2.3 mi
- Move On 2.7 mi
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