Somerset Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH7 6JJ, BH7 6JH.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Somerset Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Oct 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £287,500. Average sale prices fell from £258,000 in 2016 to £246,333 in 2018 (-5%), 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. By property type, sales here have been 40% detached, 30% semi-detached, 30% flat. Recorded sale prices on Somerset Road range from £150,000 to £325,000. 70% of homes sold here were freehold and 30% leasehold.
House prices on Somerset Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Somerset Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 70% freehold and 30% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £287,500 | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £279,667 | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Flat | 3 | £155,000 | 26 Oct 2018 |
Sold prices on Somerset Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48A, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 26 Oct 2018 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 4 Sep 2018 | £279,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 28 Aug 2018 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 9 Jun 2017 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 30, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 20 Jan 2017 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 28 Oct 2016 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Somerset Road BH7 6JH | 2 Sep 2016 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48A, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 25 Jul 2016 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 1 Jul 2016 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Somerset Road BH7 6JJ | 5 Apr 2016 | £250,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 48A, Somerset Road | £155,000 (Jul 2016) → £160,000 (Oct 2018) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Somerset Road
Crime
413 crimes were reported within about a mile of Somerset 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 | 127 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 125 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Somerset Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School 353 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 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 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkwood Road (E-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
- Parkwood Road (W-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
- Portman Road (E-bound, Christchurch Road) 4 min walk
- Hannington Road (NE-bound, Christchurch Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.5 mi - Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Boscombe · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pokesdown Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Boscombe Bournemouth · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Boscombe Dental Health Centre · 0.2 mi
- Christchurch Road Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- The Browning Centre · 0.4 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 862 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,010 |
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 Somerset Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.8% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.8% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.2% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4% | 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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