BH5 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH5 is £312,273, which is 27% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH5 cost 8.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH5 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£684,869	75
Semi-detached	£420,259	27
Terraced	£381,045	22
Flat	£241,546	470
All types	£312,273	629

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH5

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

With 91.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH5 has a crime rate 13% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH5 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bournemouth Collegiate School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pokesdown Community Primary School	Primary	Good	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 BH5 are 388.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

388.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH5 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

BH5 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH5 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£312,273), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (388 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH4

BOURNEMOUTH

£384K

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£456K

▲ 2.0% YoY

BH7

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£452K

▲ 56.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH5?

The average house price in BH5 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £312,273, based on 629 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.

Is BH5 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH5 is close to the national average at 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH5?

There are 3 schools in or near BH5. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH5?

Council tax in BH5 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 BH5?

The average broadband download speed in BH5 is 388 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH5 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.