BH17 — POOLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH17 is £324,100, which is 24% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH17 cost 12.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH17 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£397,546	337
Semi-detached	£322,929	243
Terraced	£273,508	274
Flat	£178,337	108
All types	£324,100	1007

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH17

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

With 40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH17 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Parkstone Grammar School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Poole Grammar School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Montacute School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Magna Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Longspee Academy	Other	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 BH17 are 383.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH17 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

BH17 — POOLE

Area Summary

BH17 (POOLE) offers property prices near the national average (£324,100), low crime (51% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (383 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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POOLE

£399K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH17?

The average house price in BH17 (POOLE) is £324,100, based on 1007 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is BH17 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH17 is significantly below the national average (40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH17?

There are 10 schools in or near BH17. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH17?

Council tax in BH17 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 BH17?

The average broadband download speed in BH17 is 383 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH17 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.