West Road, Bournemouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH5 2AW, BH5 2AN.
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At a glance
9 property sales on West Road, Bournemouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Dec 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £345,000. Average sale prices rose from £257,500 in 2016 to £292,441 in 2018 (+14%), 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.
House prices on West Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 78% freehold and 22% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £345,000 | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £298,581 | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Flat | 1 | £178,000 | 4 Apr 2017 |
Sold prices on West Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, West Road BH5 2AW | 14 Dec 2018 | £347,324 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, West Road BH5 2AW | 7 Dec 2018 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31A, West Road BH5 2AW | 15 Jan 2018 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, West Road BH5 2AN | 23 Oct 2017 | £317,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, West Road BH5 2AN | 3 Oct 2017 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, West Road BH5 2AW | 8 Sep 2017 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29A, West Road BH5 2AW | 4 Apr 2017 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21A, West Road BH5 2AN | 26 Aug 2016 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, West Road BH5 2AN | 28 Jan 2016 | £225,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14, West Road | £225,000 (Jan 2016) → £365,000 (Oct 2017) | +62% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Road
Crime
288 crimes were reported within about a mile of West 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 89 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 26 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Road 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 West Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School 353 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Park Academy 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stourfield Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good 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 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Bournemouth station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Christchurch station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Darracott Road (NW-bound, Seabourne Road) 3 min walk
- Darracott Road (SE-bound, Seabourne Road) 4 min walk
- Fishermans Walk (SE-bound, Seabourne Road) 4 min walk
- Fishermans Walk (NW-bound, Seabourne Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 0.4 mi - Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre
Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth · 0.6 mi - The Marine & Oakridge Partnership
Marine Surgery, 29 Belle Vue Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Southbourne · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Southbourne Grove Express · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Bournemouth Southbourne Grove Local · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pokesdown Express · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Bourne Dental · 0.1 mi
- Wentworth Clinic Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Pearl Fine Dental Care Practice · 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 42.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 47.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,013 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,166 |
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 West Road
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Who lives around West Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.1% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.5% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.3% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.1% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.1% | 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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