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BH17

POOLE

Dorset, South West, England

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BH17 encompasses POOLE and its surrounding areas in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £324,100
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 51% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£324,100

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

383 Mbps

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.

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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

£320K £322K £323K £325K £327K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

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

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.

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383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH17 POOLE

What is the average house price in BH17 POOLE?
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 POOLE 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 is the population of BH17 POOLE?
The population of BH17 (POOLE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH17 POOLE?
There are 10 schools in or near BH17. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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