BH4 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH4 is £384,473, which is 10% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH4 cost 34.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH4 have fallen 6.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£969,431	80
Semi-detached	£599,500	10
Terraced	£618,880	22
Flat	£265,037	515
All types	£384,473	657

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH4

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

With 109.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH4 has a crime rate significantly 34% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH4 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Talbot Heath 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 BH4 are 349.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH4 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

BH4 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH4 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£384,473, 34% above national average), higher-than-average crime (34% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (349 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH3

BOURNEMOUTH

£604K

▲ 13.1% YoY

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£312K

▲ 5.1% YoY

BH6

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£456K

▲ 2.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH4?

The average house price in BH4 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £384,473, based on 657 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.8% over the past year.

Is BH4 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH4 is above the national average (109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH4?

There are 1 schools in or near BH4. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH4?

Council tax in BH4 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 BH4?

The average broadband download speed in BH4 is 349 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH4 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.