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BH4

BOURNEMOUTH

Dorset, South West, England

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BH4 is the postcode district for BOURNEMOUTH, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £384,473
1yr change ▼ 6.8%
Crime 34% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£384,473

▼ 6.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% above national avg

Crime Rate

109.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

34% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

349 Mbps

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.

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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

£357K £369K £382K £394K £407K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Talbot Heath School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

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

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349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH4 BOURNEMOUTH

What is the average house price in BH4 BOURNEMOUTH?
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 BOURNEMOUTH 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 is the population of BH4 BOURNEMOUTH?
The population of BH4 (BOURNEMOUTH) 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 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 are schools like in BH4 BOURNEMOUTH?
There are 1 schools in or near BH4. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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