Shaftesbury Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH8 8SU, BH8 8SS, BH8 8ST.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Shaftesbury Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Nov 2018. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £167,917. Average sale prices rose from £246,667 in 2016 to £281,583 in 2018 (+14%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 46% flat, 38% detached, 15% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shaftesbury Road range from £135,000 to £405,000. 65% of homes sold here were freehold and 35% leasehold.
House prices on Shaftesbury Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shaftesbury Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 65% freehold and 35% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £167,917 | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Detached | 5 | £320,000 | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £375,000 | 31 Jan 2018 |
Sold prices on Shaftesbury Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 30 Jan 2019 | £357,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 75, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 22 Nov 2018 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 59, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 16 Nov 2018 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8ST | 25 Apr 2018 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 11 Apr 2018 | £177,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 16 Mar 2018 | £182,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 31 Jan 2018 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8ST | 27 Nov 2017 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 77A, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 14 Mar 2017 | £188,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 2 Jan 2017 | £39,950 | Other | Freehold |
| 63, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 9 Dec 2016 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 63, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 21 Oct 2016 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 3 Aug 2016 | £2,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 23, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 1 Aug 2016 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 6 May 2016 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SU | 9 Mar 2016 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Shaftesbury Road BH8 8SS | 4 Feb 2016 | £160,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60, Shaftesbury Road | £305,000 (Nov 2017) → £355,000 (Apr 2018) | +16% over under a year |
| 25, Shaftesbury Road | £160,000 (Feb 2016) → £39,950 (Jan 2017) → £182,000 (Mar 2018) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 61, Shaftesbury Road | £260,000 (Mar 2016) → £355,000 (May 2016) | +37% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Shaftesbury Road
Crime
671 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shaftesbury Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 190 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Other theft | 27 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Shaftesbury Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School 360 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School 693 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 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 |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School 308 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Linwood School 437 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1,162 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | 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
- Bournemouth station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Branksome station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bennett Road (E-bound, Richmond Park Road) 3 min walk
- Gilbert Road (N-bound, Richmond Park Road) 3 min walk
- Bennett Road (W-bound, Richmond Park Road) 3 min walk
- Capstone Road (NE-bound, Bennett Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 0.5 mi - Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 1.0 mi - The Panton Practice
14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Bournemouth - Boscombe · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Springbourne Bournemouth · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Holdenhurst Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar Ashley Road · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Queens Park Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Charminster Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Queens Park Dental Team · 0.2 mi
- Bright Blue Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Portchester Health 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 682 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,688 |
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 Shaftesbury Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.3% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.5% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.8% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 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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- Move On 2.9 mi
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