Westbourne Bournemouth- BH4

Just under 5,000 homes under this postcode with 80% of all available properties as apartments. Over recent years many of the large detached properties have been bought up by developers and turned into apartments.

Average property price £230,000. With an average 211,000 for a 2 bed property.  

The 5 year average growth rate is 11% with a multiple of 8 times earnings.

Westbourne  sits between Poole and Bournemouth  and  is close to some of the best beaches in Dorset, Alum Chine, Branksome Chine  and Canford Cliffs.  Many of these are within walking distance.  Locally there is a good selection of shops restaurants and supermarkets, the town centre is arranged in an interesting circular parade with an arcade through its centre. The Bournemouth town centre is also within walking distance with its larger shopping stores restaurants and open spaces.

Transport.

Bus service both local and national. Rail line to London Waterloo approx. 2  miles distance. Bournemouth International Airport approx 9 miles.

Road access.

Good links to the M27 and M3 via the A338 to Ringwood and eastwards onto the A31.

Our View

If you are looking for a semi or detached house then you will be hard pressed to find anything given the large number of apartments. This area is attractive to the elderly and younger families who have no children. The proximity of Branksome Park  and Canford Cliffs (an area with house prices well above the avarage) has ensured that this area is sought after, this together with the proximity to good shops and beaches makes Wetbourne an attractive option.