BH12 — POOLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH12 is £359,829, which is 15% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH12 cost 25.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH12 have fallen 13.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£378,700	576
Semi-detached	£326,390	429
Terraced	£287,360	178
Flat	£192,306	278
All types	£359,829	1522

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH12

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

With 75.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH12 has a crime rate 7% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH12 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Winchelsea School	Other	Good	mi
Langside School	Other	Good	mi
Bournemouth University	Other	Not inspected	mi
Arts University Bournemouth	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Aldhelm's Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	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 BH12 are 373.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

373.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH12 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

BH12 — POOLE

Area Summary

BH12 (POOLE) offers above-average property prices (£359,829, 25% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (373 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH11

BOURNEMOUTH

£342K

▼ 13.8% YoY

BH13

BRANKSOME PARK

£922K

▼ 14.8% YoY

BH14

POOLE

£548K

▲ 3.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH12?

The average house price in BH12 (POOLE) is £359,829, based on 1522 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.2% over the past year.

Is BH12 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH12 is close to the national average at 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH12?

There are 14 schools in or near BH12. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH12?

Council tax in BH12 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 BH12?

The average broadband download speed in BH12 is 373 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH12 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.