BH16 — POOLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH16 is £398,833, which is 6% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH16 cost 39.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH16 have risen 17.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£491,604	237
Semi-detached	£329,133	193
Terraced	£281,840	134
Flat	£190,714	68
All types	£398,833	672

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH16

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

With 6.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH16 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH16 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lytchett Minster School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Yarrells Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Bayside Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Lytchett Matravers Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Upton Junior 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 BH16 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH16 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

BH16 — POOLE

Area Summary

BH16 (POOLE) offers above-average property prices (£398,833, 39% above national average), low crime (92% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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POOLE

£357K

▼ 2.2% YoY

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£324K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH16?

The average house price in BH16 (POOLE) is £398,833, based on 672 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 17.5% over the past year.

Is BH16 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH16 is significantly below the national average (6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH16?

There are 8 schools in or near BH16. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH16?

Council tax in BH16 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 BH16?

The average broadband download speed in BH16 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH16 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.