BH9 — BOURNEMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH9 is £338,290, which is 20% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH9 cost 17.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH9 have risen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£414,875	596
Semi-detached	£333,415	224
Terraced	£306,805	94
Flat	£192,819	285
All types	£338,290	1252

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH9

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

With 94.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH9 has a crime rate 16% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BH9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH9 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Linwood School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Epiphany School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Luke's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary 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 BH9 are 393.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH9 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

BH9 — BOURNEMOUTH

Area Summary

BH9 (BOURNEMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£338,290), higher-than-average crime (16% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (393 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH9?

The average house price in BH9 (BOURNEMOUTH) is £338,290, based on 1252 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is BH9 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH9 is close to the national average at 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH9?

There are 6 schools in or near BH9. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BH9?

Council tax in BH9 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 BH9?

The average broadband download speed in BH9 is 393 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH9 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.