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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.

£413,333 Average asking priceThis 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.
3 Homes for sale
3 Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
1.0 Gbps Max broadband

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The market

Property Market in Bournemouth

£413,333 Average asking priceThis 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.
3 Properties for sale

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.

TypeAvg. PriceListings
Detached £485,000 1
House £380,000 1
Maisonette £375,000 1

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For hay-fever sufferers

Pollen forecast for Bournemouth

Today
Low
Grass 1 Tree 0 Weed 2
Wed
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Thu
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Fri
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0
Sat
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0

Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).

Local democracy

Local administration around Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Local council
Bournemouth West Parliamentary constituency
Bournemouth Central Ward

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.

On the record

Recent Sold Prices in Bournemouth

AddressPriceTypeDate
8, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £1,075,000 Flat Mar 2023
10, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £750,000 Flat Jun 2017
1, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £340,000 Flat Jun 2017
5, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £920,000 Flat Feb 2017
3, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £825,000 Flat Aug 2016
2, TERRACE MOUNT RESIDENCES, TERRACE ROAD £665,000 Flat Mar 2016

Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.

Education

Schools in Bournemouth

Primary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
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

SchoolOfstedDistance
Winton Academy Not rated 1.9 mi
Glenmoor Academy Not rated 1.9 mi
Connectivity

Broadband in Bournemouth

1000 Mbps Max Download
1000 Mbps Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
Superfast Ultrafast Full Fibre (FTTP) Availability
Local life

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King 0.1 mi
  • KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle 0.2 mi
  • Lolas Spanish Tapas Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • Flirt Cafe Bar 0.2 mi
  • The Branksome 0.2 mi

Cafes

  • Pret A Manger 0.1 mi
  • Costa Coffee 0.1 mi
  • Caffè Nero 0.1 mi
  • Espresso Kitchen 0.2 mi
  • Twelve Eatery 0.2 mi

Pubs

  • The Four Horsemen Pub 0.2 mi
  • Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge 0.2 mi
  • Saunabar 0.2 mi
  • The Goat and Tricycle 0.3 mi
  • DYMK Bar & Nightclub 0.3 mi

GP Surgeries

  • Dr T Lambton - Poole Road Medical Practice 0.5 mi
  • Dr K Tennyson - Poole Road Medical Practice 0.5 mi
  • Dr G Anson - Poole Road Medical Practice 0.5 mi
  • Dr T A Alder - Poole Road Medical Practice 0.5 mi
  • Dr N C Price - Poole Road Medical Practice 0.5 mi

Gyms

  • PureGym Bournemouth the Triangle 0.2 mi
  • Gym 0.2 mi
  • 3F GYM Bournemouth 0.2 mi
  • 3F Food Bournemouth - healthy after-gym food 0.2 mi
  • Bluewater Spa 0.2 mi

Pharmacies

  • Westcliff Pharmacy: Travel Clinic & Weightloss Clinic 0.5 mi
  • Poole Bay Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Arrowedge Chemist Ltd 1 mi
  • Diabetes Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1 mi
Planning & heritage

Planning & Heritage in Bournemouth

No special planning designations found near the town centre.

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