BH1 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH1 is £288,676, which is 32% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Property values in BH1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in BH1 have fallen 15.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£409,038	38
Semi-detached	£311,601	60
Terraced	£270,004	112
Flat	£238,435	848
All types	£288,676	1145

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 238.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH1 has a crime rate significantly 193% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

77.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

15.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

67.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

35.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH1 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
King's Park Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bethany Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH1 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH1 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH1 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH1 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£288,676), higher-than-average crime (193% above national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH2

BOURNEMOUTH

£299K

▼ 21.2% YoY

BH3

BOURNEMOUTH

£604K

▲ 13.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH1?

The average house price in BH1 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £288,676, based on 1145 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.2% over the past year.

Is BH1 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH1 is above the national average (238.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (77.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (67.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH1?

There are 4 schools in or near BH1. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH1?

Council tax in BH1 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH1?

The average broadband download speed in BH1 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH1 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.