BH6 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH6 is £455,956, which is 7% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH6 cost 58.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH6 have risen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£645,652	454
Semi-detached	£430,352	120
Terraced	£382,708	40
Flat	£273,755	466
All types	£455,956	1105

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH6

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

With 46.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH6 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH6 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School	Other	Good	mi
Stourfield Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Stourfield Junior 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 BH6 are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH6 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

BH6 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH6 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£455,956, 59% above national average), low crime (43% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (381 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH6?

The average house price in BH6 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £455,956, based on 1105 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.0% over the past year.

Is BH6 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH6 is significantly below the national average (46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH6?

There are 4 schools in or near BH6. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH6?

Council tax in BH6 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 BH6?

The average broadband download speed in BH6 is 381 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH6 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.