BH7 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH7 is £451,552, which is 6% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH7 cost 57.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH7 have risen 56.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£555,416	214
Semi-detached	£351,018	93
Terraced	£307,409	28
Flat	£196,468	117
All types	£451,552	478

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH7

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

BH7 has a crime rate of 78.2 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH7 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tregonwell Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Avonbourne Girls Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St James' Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Avonbourne Boys' Academy	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Avonwood Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	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 BH7 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH7 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

BH7 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH7 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£451,552, 57% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH6

BOURNEMOUTH

£456K

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£338K

▲ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH7?

The average house price in BH7 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £451,552, based on 478 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 56.1% over the past year.

Is BH7 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH7 is close to the national average at 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH7?

There are 5 schools in or near BH7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH7?

Council tax in BH7 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 BH7?

The average broadband download speed in BH7 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH7 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.