Shawford Gardens, Throop, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH8 0PE.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Shawford Gardens, Throop, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Dec 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £238,490. Average sale prices rose from £227,475 in 2016 to £251,250 in 2018 (+10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Shawford Gardens range from £215,000 to £262,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Shawford Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shawford Gardens 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £238,490 | 14 Dec 2018 |
Sold prices on Shawford Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Shawford Gardens BH8 0PE | 14 Dec 2018 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Shawford Gardens BH8 0PE | 30 Jul 2018 | £262,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Shawford Gardens BH8 0PE | 21 Jul 2017 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Shawford Gardens BH8 0PE | 9 Sep 2016 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Shawford Gardens BH8 0PE | 31 Aug 2016 | £239,950 | 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 Shawford Gardens
Crime
168 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shawford Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shawford Gardens 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 Shawford Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls 1,290 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Muscliff Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1,162 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bournemouth School 1,320 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy 312 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Epiphany School 417 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | 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
- Pokesdown station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Bournemouth station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Christchurch station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- John Pound House (S-bound, Chesildene Drive) 3 min walk
- John Pound House (N-bound, Chesildene Drive) 3 min walk
- Setley Gardens (W-bound, Chesildene Drive) 3 min walk
- Hungerford Road (SW-bound, Chesildene Drive) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodlea House Surgery
2A Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - James Fisher Medical Centre
4 Tolpuddle Gardens, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi - St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 1.0 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Castlepoint · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Castlepoint · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Castle Lane West Bournemouth · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Castlepoint Superstore · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Castle Lane Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Smile Stories · 0.3 mi
- West Way Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Tolpuddle Dental Practice · 0.7 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 719 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,785 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Shawford Gardens
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Who lives around Shawford Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 40.2% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.6% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.5% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 19.4% |
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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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Band D is £2,436 a year (Band A £1,624). See every band.
Estate agents near Shawford Gardens
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- Winkworth 3.2 mi
- Palmer Snell 3.2 mi
- Brown and Kay 3.3 mi
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