Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH8 8LR.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Aug 2016. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £174,583. Recorded sale prices on Ophir Gardens range from £108,250 to £225,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Ophir Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ophir Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH8 house prices.
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | £174,583 | 8 Aug 2016 |
Sold prices on Ophir Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, 6, Ophir Gardens BH8 8LR | 8 Aug 2016 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 8, Ophir Gardens BH8 8LR | 31 Mar 2016 | £190,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 8, Ophir Gardens BH8 8LR | 4 Jan 2016 | £108,250 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Ophir Gardens
Crime
925 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ophir Gardens 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 | 331 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 258 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 65 |
| Other theft | 44 |
| Burglary | 36 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ophir Gardens 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 Ophir Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School 693 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School 308 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 1,006 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Linwood School 437 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kings Bournemouth 65 pupils | Other independent school | 14–25 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Martin's School 70 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Park School 360 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.8 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 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Branksome station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ophir Gardens (SW-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 1 min walk
- Ophir Gardens (NE-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 1 min walk
- Wellington Road (SE-bound, Wellington Road) 3 min walk
- Stewart Close (SW-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Panton Practice
14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi - St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 0.9 mi - The Banks & Bearwood Medical Centre
272 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road · 0.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda Bournemouth Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Springbourne Bournemouth · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Holdenhurst Rd Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Lansdowne Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Queens Park Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Portchester Health Centre · 0.1 mi
- Ocean Dentalcare Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Charminster House Dental · 0.5 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 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 20.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 60.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 941 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,039 |
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 Ophir Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 40.4% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.2% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.9% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 41.5% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 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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Estate agents near Ophir Gardens
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- Palmer Snell 2.0 mi
- Move On 2.6 mi
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