Property Prices in BH8
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in BH8 is £341,306, which is 20% below the Dorset average of £425,376.
Properties in BH8 cost 18.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in BH8 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £523,251 | 342 |
| Semi-detached | £340,899 | 173 |
| Terraced | £295,424 | 138 |
| Flat | £193,519 | 434 |
| All types | £341,306 | 1145 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in BH8
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 101.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH8 has a crime rate significantly 24% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in BH8
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
BH8 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park School | Other | Not inspected | mi |
| Cambian Wing College | Other | Not inspected | mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Secondary | Good | mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | mi |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | Outstanding | mi |
2
Outstanding
3
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
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in BH8 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
386.0 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 BH8 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.
Area Summary
BH8 — BOURNEMOUTH
Area Summary
BH8 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£341,306), higher-than-average crime (24% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
High crime
Schools
Average
Broadband
Good
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