Postcode.Page

Postcode District

BH10

BOURNEMOUTH

Dorset, South West, England

BH10 is the postcode district for BOURNEMOUTH, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £344,316
1yr change ▲ 4.6%
Crime 19% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£344,316

▲ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

66.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

18% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

376 Mbps

Property Prices in BH10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH10 is £344,316, which is 19% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH10 cost 20.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH10 have risen 4.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £383,791 489
Semi-detached £322,739 149
Terraced £303,136 57
Flat £200,383 89
All types £344,316 812

5-Year Price History

£338K £342K £346K £350K £354K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in BH10?

Compare mortgage rates for a £275K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in BH10

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

With 66.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH10 has a crime rate 18% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

Protect your home in BH10

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in BH10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH10 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Bourne Academy Secondary Good mi
Winton Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Glenmoor Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Hill View Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Kingsleigh Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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 BH10 are 376.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

376.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH10 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/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

BH

BH10 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH10 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£344,316), low crime (18% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (376 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in BH10 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

Compare BH10 with nearby areas

Related property guides

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH10?
The average house price in BH10 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £344,316, based on 812 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.6% over the past year.
Is BH10 a safe area to live?
Crime in BH10 is close to the national average at 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in BH10?
There are 6 schools in or near BH10. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in BH10?
Council tax in BH10 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in BH10?
The average broadband download speed in BH10 is 376 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in BH10 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH10 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.