BH3 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH3 is £603,979, which is 42% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH3 cost 110.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH3 have risen 13.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£878,028	125
Semi-detached	£403,333	3
Terraced	£506,550	5
Flat	£248,278	89
All types	£603,979	240

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH3

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

BH3 has a crime rate of 84.8 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH3 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Martin's School	Other	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 BH3 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH3 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

BH3 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH3 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£603,979, 110% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH2

BOURNEMOUTH

£299K

▼ 21.2% YoY

BH4

BOURNEMOUTH

£384K

▼ 6.8% YoY

BH5

BOURNEMOUTH

£312K

▲ 5.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH3?

The average house price in BH3 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £603,979, based on 240 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.1% over the past year.

Is BH3 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH3 is close to the national average at 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH3?

There are 1 schools in or near BH3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH3?

Council tax in BH3 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 BH3?

The average broadband download speed in BH3 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH3 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.