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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
4
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
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.
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373.0 Mbps
Avg Download
67.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
99%
Superfast Coverage
93%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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