Washington Avenue, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH1 4QR.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Washington Avenue, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Jan 2019. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £149,625. Average sale prices rose from £140,750 in 2016 to £183,500 in 2019 (+30%), 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 80% flat, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Washington Avenue range from £132,500 to £200,000. 20% of homes sold here were freehold and 80% leasehold.
House prices on Washington Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Washington Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 20% freehold and 80% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £149,625 | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £200,000 | 25 Jan 2019 |
Sold prices on Washington Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28A, Washington Avenue BH1 4QR | 28 Jan 2019 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Washington Avenue BH1 4QR | 25 Jan 2019 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26A, Washington Avenue BH1 4QR | 13 Jun 2018 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28A, Washington Avenue BH1 4QR | 23 Sep 2016 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22A, Washington Avenue BH1 4QR | 27 Apr 2016 | £149,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28A, Washington Avenue | £132,500 (Sep 2016) → £167,000 (Jan 2019) | +26% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Washington Avenue
Crime
682 crimes were reported within about a mile of Washington Avenue 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 192 |
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Public order | 29 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Washington Avenue 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 Washington Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School 308 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Park School 360 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School 693 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Linwood School 437 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 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 · 15 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Capstone Place (SW-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 2 min walk
- St Marys Church (SW-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 3 min walk
- Springbourne Library (NE-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 3 min walk
- St Marys Church (NE-bound, Holdenhurst Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Crescent Providence Surgery
12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - St Albans Medical Centre
26-28 St. Albans Crescent, Charminster, Bournemouth · 0.8 mi - Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.9 mi - Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Bournemouth - Boscombe · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Holdenhurst Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Springbourne Bournemouth · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar Ashley Road · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Queens Park Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Browning Centre · 0.4 mi
- The Browning Centre · 0.4 mi
- Queens Park Dental Team · 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 667 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,611 |
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 Washington Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 43.1% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 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 | 74.4% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 25.6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 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 | 49.3% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5% | 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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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Band D is £2,436 a year (Band A £1,624). See every band.
Estate agents near Washington Avenue
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