| Coordinates: | 50.725, -1.841 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 11 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
Boscombe West is an electoral ward in the coastal suburb of Boscombe, part of the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England. It sits along the seafront and incorporates parts of the town centre and amenities close to Boscombe Pier, giving it a distinctly seaside character within the wider Bournemouth conurbation.
Historically tied to Bournemouth’s Victorian resort boom, the ward mixes older villas and terraces with more recent housing and seafront development; its economy leans on tourism, local shops, cafes and leisure facilities. In recent years there have been regeneration and community projects aimed at revitalising the seafront and boosting local social and cultural life, resulting in a diverse population of long‑term residents, retirees, visitors and younger professionals.