BH14 — POOLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH14 is £547,756, which is 29% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH14 cost 90.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH14 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£878,897	459
Semi-detached	£489,311	159
Terraced	£417,855	131
Flat	£314,185	650
All types	£547,756	1451

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH14

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

With 42.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH14 has a crime rate well 48% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH14 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Bournemouth and Poole College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Ocean Academy Poole	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lilliput Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Courthill Infant School	Primary	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 BH14 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH14 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

BH14 — POOLE

Area Summary

BH14 (POOLE) offers above-average property prices (£547,756, 91% above national average), low crime (48% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH14?

The average house price in BH14 (POOLE) is £547,756, based on 1451 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 91% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.

Is BH14 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH14 is significantly below the national average (42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH14?

There are 6 schools in or near BH14. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH14?

Council tax in BH14 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 BH14?

The average broadband download speed in BH14 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH14 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.