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BH8

BOURNEMOUTH

Dorset, South West, England

BH8 encompasses BOURNEMOUTH and its surrounding areas in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £341,306
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 25% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£341,306

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% above national avg

Crime Rate

101.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

25% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

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

£329K £334K £339K £344K £349K 2023 2024 2025

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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

Violent crime
29.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
26.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

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.

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

BH

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH8?
The average house price in BH8 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £341,306, based on 1145 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.
Is BH8 a safe area to live?
Crime in BH8 is above the national average (101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in BH8?
There are 10 schools in or near BH8. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in BH8?
Council tax in BH8 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 BH8?
The average broadband download speed in BH8 is 386 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 BH8 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.