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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
3
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 BH16 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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316.0 Mbps
Avg Download
57.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
76%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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