Living in Bournemouth, Dorset
Thinking of moving to Bournemouth? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Bournemouth, Dorset - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Property Market in Bournemouth
Average Prices by Type in BournemouthThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached | £380,000 | 1 |
| Maisonette | £350,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Bournemouth
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Bournemouth
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Panton Practice | 14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth | 0.8 mi | 01202 411700 |
| Westbourne Medical Centre | Milburn Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth | 1.0 mi | 01202 752550 |
| The Banks & Bearwood Medical Centre | 272 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth | 1.4 mi | 01202 593444 |
| Crescent Providence Surgery | 12-14 Walpole Road, Bournemouth | 1.7 mi | 01202 395195 |
| Village Surgery | Gillett Road, Talbot Village, Poole | 1.7 mi | 01202 525252 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Bournemouth
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 18-20 Commercial Road, Bournemouth | 0.1 mi | 01202 551713 |
| Westcliff Pharmacy | Poole Road Medical Centre, 7 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth | 0.5 mi | 01202 765155 |
| Lansdowne Pharmacy | 5 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth | 0.7 mi | 01202 554923 |
| Asda Pharmacy | St. Pauls Road, Bournemouth | 0.8 mi | 01202 780502 |
| Arrowedge Pharmacy | 62 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth | 1.0 mi | 01202 763539 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Bournemouth
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Express Dental Practice | 39-41 Commercial Road, Bournemouth | 0.1 mi | |
| Bournemouth Dental Practice | 27 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth | 0.2 mi | |
| Parsa Dental Practice | 11 the Triangle, Bournemouth | 0.2 mi | |
| Holmoak Dental Practice | 12a Wimborne Road, Bournemouth | 0.4 mi | |
| The Lansdowne Dental Practice | 260 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Bournemouth
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41, NORWICH ROAD | £337,500 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 15, OSBOURNE LODGE, 4, POOLE ROAD | £150,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 23, LYNDON GATE, 4, CHINE CRESCENT ROAD | £340,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 4, GLENGARRY, 75, ST MICHAELS ROAD | £210,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 4, WEST CLIFF STUDIOS, 13, DURLEY GARDENS | £62,600 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 1, STAUNTON HOUSE, EXETER PARK ROAD | £385,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 33, CRAG HALL 15-17, DURLEY GARDENS | £155,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 2, OSBOURNE LODGE, 4, POOLE ROAD | £190,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 99, ADMIRALS WALK | £175,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 2, BOURNE MEAD, 5, CRESCENT ROAD | £156,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
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Schools in Bournemouth
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Requires Improvement | 1.7 mi |
| King's Park Academy | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| Talbot Primary School | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
| Glenmoor Academy | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
Broadband in Bournemouth
Local Amenities in Bournemouth
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.1 mi
- Lower Gardens 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Central Gardens 0.2 mi
- Harry's Tennis Court 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Kingston Market 0.2 mi
- Vaigai 0.3 mi
- Medina Food Store 0.5 mi
- Family Shopper 0.5 mi
- Co-op Food 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Bournemouth Rail Station 0.9 mi
- Branksome Rail Station 1.8 mi
- Pokesdown Rail Station 2.6 mi
- Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station 2.9 mi
- Christchurch Rail Station 4.4 mi
Airports
- Bournemouth Airport 4.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- Poole Road Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- Poole Road Medical Centre 0.5 mi
- Bournemouth Laser & Skincare Clinic 0.5 mi
- Lloyds Pharmacy 0.7 mi
Area Profile for Bournemouth
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Planning & Heritage in Bournemouth
No special planning designations found near the town centre.