5/5
Been dealing with Westbourne team for about 5 years now, mostly dealt with Alex and Katy, always professional , always helpful. Couldn’t be happier with the service they provide . Highly recommend.

Trusted Agent profile · Westbourne, Dorset
★★★★★
557 reviews across 2 platforms
77 Poole Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9BB
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Winkworth's office in Westbourne, Dorset, at 77 Poole Road, is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 557 reviews on two platforms, including 556 Google reviews rated 4.9. It won Gold in The Trusted Agent 2026 awards.
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5/5
Been dealing with Westbourne team for about 5 years now, mostly dealt with Alex and Katy, always professional , always helpful. Couldn’t be happier with the service they provide . Highly recommend.
4/5
I used Winkworth lettings to manage renting out my property for me whilst I was abroad for a few months and, on the whole, they were pretty good. They managed to find a tenant for my property very quickly and made the set-up of the tenancy agreement etc. a breeze. And they were very helpful at the end of the tenancy, which wasn’t straightforward due to having to claim costs for damage from the tenant’s deposit. Katy, the lettings manager, in particular should be commended for her knowledge and efficiency throughout the process, we got the right result in the end and I’m certain this wouldn’t have happened without her help. Unfortunately, there were a couple of occasions where emails weren’t followed up and they had to be reminded to forward on a rent payment to me one month, hence I can only give them four stars. But in general, a positive experience, and I would likely use their lettings services again.
5/5
Katy and Alex have managed our letting very efficiently over the course of the last year and they invariably answer any questions we have promptly. They did a really good job during the lockdown when the previous tenancy ended prematurely and we needed to re-let. They acted in difficult circumstances to find a new tenant & organise the physical changeover. As a result of their efforts, the new tenant was able to move in quickly resulting in a very short period between lettings. We would recommend their level of service and professionalism.
5/5
Had a really great experience renting a property from this agent. Alex was extremely helpful, and everything was really simple. Really great service, would definitely recommend them & would use them again!
5/5
Really, on the whole, ive had plenty of negative experiences with estate agencies to the point I see it more as a necessary speed bump - but I have to admit, dealing with Winkworth has made it feel more like a service. I had the absoloute pleasure of dealing with Christine; from the start Christine provided an relaxed atmosphere, she was/is incredibly friendly and was alot of fun to chat to when signing paperwork - the transaction still felt professional but at the same time it felt personable, which can be a difficult balance to get right, but Christine totally smashed it. A few weeks into the tenancy issues have been dealt with urgency and respect and i feel comfortable letting from Winkworth.
5/5
Katy Gray the Lettings Manager is great at what she does. Always deals with problems efficiently and effectively with a sense of fun combined with a professional manner.
5/5
My mum completed on her new flat last week. Rob Hanwell did an amazing job from start to finish. He was helpful, professional and always kept us in the loop. Thanks Rob
5/5
Not in the habit of leaving reviews, however, after dealing with Will, I felt it was necessary to highlight him for his professionalism and helpfulness. I would like to thank him publicly for all he has done. Thank you.
Your review is very much appreciated and I am delighted that Will has impressed you so much. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. All the best.
5/5
Excellent experience with Winkworth Westbourne - they were professional and very organised from start to finish. George helped us through the entire process and was fantastic, couldn't recommend more highly.
Many thanks for your positive review and for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is always lovely for the team to hear when people are pleased with our service. All the best.
5/5
Excellent Services received from Alex and William. Both of them are very professional, friendly and efficient. Their fees are very competitive and good value for money. Highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a professional and responsive letting services in the area.
Great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
5/5
Outstanding service from Katy Gray arranging our new flat in West Parley. Nothing was too much for her and she excelled in customer service with her professionalism, patience, 'people-first' attitude and friendliness. 10/10!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Thank you for your lovely review. Katy will be delighted to hear you have been so pleased with the service she has provided, as am I! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is very much appreciated.
5/5
Alex at Winkworth was very professional and effective. In less than two weeks from our first conversation with him he had found us excellent tenants, organised gas safety checks and maintenance visits and they had moved in. A first class service!PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism
Thank you very much for your kind words about the service you received from Alex. I am delighted you have been so pleased with the service you have received.
5/5
As a landlord, Katy and Alex have made the whole experience of renting our flat out stress free and easy. They did a great job marketing and finding the right tenants who moved in within a week of seeing the flat with no hassle (for me). I am very happy with the management of the tenancy and Alex always responds to my emails quickly. Thank you Winkworth!
5/5
We have been with Winkworths Westbourne for over 4 years. They have been excellent in their thorough approach towards finding suitable tenants and any maintenance issues have been dealt with efficiently. We would highly recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am pleased to hear you have been so happy with the service. All the best.
5/5
Excellent service. Helped me last year with valuing my late-mother's house. Since then I've used them to rent out a property I own. They gavve some really useful advice then found an excellent tenant really quickly. Very happy.
It is lovely to hear you have been so happy with the service and thank you for your review and repeat business. It is very much appreciated.
5/5
Alex Marle is a great advisor. He has helped me with a few questions and always pointed me in the right direction. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
1/5
Absolutely terrible Estate Agents they are not on the ball They do not do their homework as far has buyers are concerned and ignore the signs when things are obviously wrong.
Good morning. I am sorry to read this review. Could you please email bjesty@winkworth.co.uk so I can look into what the issue was.
5/5
Puirplebricks or Winkworth We decided to use Purplebricks as our reasoning went ,everyone just uses rightmove and the flat will sell itself. WRONG You will be sold the package with the wonderful positive promises of it being the way forward with it's interactive support etc,you will tend not to get much push back re your expectations as the upfront fee when paid is already in the bank so after time with no result, your expectations and a more rational analysis of the market etc can be presented to you with your fee already secured. My assessment in today's difficult market is that this model for us was a complete waste of money with no interest shown,and just the odd pep talk from our Purple bricks rep to keep our chin up. We then swallowed the fact that our fee to this company was wasted money and moved on to Winkworth a high st agent,who appeared to have a much more rational view of the market,and had more streams of marketing that produced far more viewings and a subsequent sale in good time. Moral of story...When properties are selling themselves by just appearing on rightmove then this and the many other internet sites may be the way forward, otherwise you get what you pay for. (I have no axe to grind or relative / friend working in this field I just hope this helps others avoid some of my frustrations during this process)
5/5
I have purchased and let several properties over the years with the Westbourne team. Ben and his whole team are extremely friendly, personable, trustworthy and reliable. Their knowledge of the local area is second to none and they have always gone the "extra mile" to provide the best tenants and solutions to problems. Katy and her letting team are extremely professional, approachable, helpful and enthusiastic and I always know however big or small a problem I have, it will be resolved in their very capable hands. I am so impressed with their service and the support I receive and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for all you do!
4/5
We have used Winkworth to manage our properties for several years now, the staff are friendly and helpful and generally do a pretty good job. We get regular repots on the condition of the properties, and on the few occasions that we have needed new tenants, they have found them within a few days. One thing that is a bit annoying is that they have recently changed to a new accounting system which in certain circumstances mean that any bills against one property are mixed up with an invoice for another, which makes our accounting more difficult.
5/5
Great to see a local estate agent offering help and advice with no ulterior motive. Spoke at long length with Alex about a property I'm looking to sell in the future - he offered detailed, impartial advice that has really helped and didn't insist on committing me to anything. Never felt pressured or that I had to go with them. As a result, it's really likely I'll use Winkworth when the time does come to put my property on the market.
5/5
Highly recommended. Sold my property quickly for asking price. Really helpful throughout the sale process including getting it over the line in difficult circumstances. Special thanks to Rob and Ben.
5/5
Great all round job, getting me a quick sale at my asking price with minimal fuss. Friendly and professional service by Will and Rob from start to finish. Will definitely use Winkworth and especially these guys again in the future.
Thank you so much Jason for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear you have been so pleased with the service you have received from our team. All the best and thanks again. Ben Jesty
5/5
Fantastic estate agents! one of the most easiest and striaght forward renting process, I have ever been through. Plus all the people are super nice and very responsive. I think I will only use them going forward!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Thank you for your kind words Joe. Very much appreciated and we look forward to working with you again.
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Winkworth's Westbourne office has 557 reviews across two platforms: 556 on Google, 1 on Facebook.
Winkworth Westbourne is rated 4.9 out of 5 across all 557 reviews, and 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 556 reviews.
Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards: Winkworth, Westbourne won Gold.
Winkworth Westbourne, 77 Poole Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9BB.