Northbourne, Bournemouth

Northbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset in England. It is in the north of the town and borders Ensbury Park.

Headswell Avenue, Northbourne.

History

Northbourne stands on what was once part of the Ensbury Estate one of the earliest settlements that sprung up along the River Stour before Bournemouth was founded.

The historic Grade II Listed Dower House in Wimborne Road is to the west of the suburb.

Northbourne became a post-war suburb of Bournemouth.[1]

Environment

There are several Gateways on to The Stour and the scenic Stour Valley Nature Reserve which runs along down to the Hamlets of Throop and Holdenhurst creating a series of countryside Walks The former Old Vicarage serves as a Toby Carvery. The 1930s Crown Pub is also in the area.[2]

Services

The GP surgery closed in 2017.[3] Northbourne is close to Bournemouth Airport.

Politics

Northbourne is part of the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency.[4]

References
  1. S. J. Lands, Old Kinson (Bournemouth Local Studies Publications, 1972).
  2. "Home | Crown | Pub and Restaurant | Village". www.crownnorthbourne.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  3. "GP mergers are already happening in bid to save money and tackle shortages". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  4. "Labour Market Profile - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics". www.nomisweb.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-10-04.

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