Strong transport access with higher house prices

This public area guide compares West Southbourne in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is West Southbourne a good place to live?

West Southbourne may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole below.

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West Southbourne at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 13.63 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 60th percentile
House prices
Local result £406,155
National comparison
Higher prices 75th percentile
Schools
Local result 40th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 80th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access

Watch out for

  • House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in West Southbourne

Crime rate

Crime rate

13.63 per 1,000 people

Percentile

60th percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in West Southbourne

House prices

Average sold price

£406,155

Percentile

75th percentile nationally

House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in West Southbourne

Schools

40th percentile nationally

Flood risk in West Southbourne

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in West Southbourne

Transport

80th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is West Southbourne a good place to live?

West Southbourne may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is West Southbourne safe?

West Southbourne ranks in the 60th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in West Southbourne?

The average sold price is £406,155, with house prices in the 75th percentile nationally.

How are schools in West Southbourne?

Schools rank in the 40th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near West Southbourne?

Nearby public profiles include Parkstone in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Bearwood & Merley in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.