BH2 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH2 is £298,676, which is 30% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Property values in BH2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in BH2 have fallen 21.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£828,605	18
Semi-detached	£495,000	6
Terraced	£389,400	20
Flat	£214,343	589
All types	£298,676	684

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH2

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

With 201.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH2 has a crime rate significantly 148% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH2 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kings Bournemouth	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Michael's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 BH2 are 317.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH2 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/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

BH2 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH2 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£298,676), higher-than-average crime (148% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (317 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH1

BOURNEMOUTH

£289K

▼ 15.2% YoY

BH3

BOURNEMOUTH

£604K

▲ 13.1% YoY

BH4

BOURNEMOUTH

£384K

▼ 6.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH2?

The average house price in BH2 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £298,676, based on 684 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.2% over the past year.

Is BH2 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH2 is above the national average (201.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (59.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (57.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH2?

There are 2 schools in or near BH2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH2?

Council tax in BH2 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH2?

The average broadband download speed in BH2 is 317 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH2 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.