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BH6

BOURNEMOUTH

Dorset, South West, England

BH6 covers BOURNEMOUTH in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £455,956
1yr change ▲ 2.0%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£455,956

▲ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

381 Mbps

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.

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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

£447K £452K £456K £461K £465K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

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 BH6 are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BH6 BOURNEMOUTH

What is the average house price in BH6 BOURNEMOUTH?
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 BOURNEMOUTH 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 is the population of BH6 BOURNEMOUTH?
The population of BH6 (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 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 are schools like in BH6 BOURNEMOUTH?
There are 4 schools in or near BH6. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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