Is Bournemouth a good place to live?
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In Bournemouth (BH1 2), recorded crime is 694% above the national average, homes sell for around £484,978 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 694% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£484,978
Population
10,017
Recorded crime
2123.5
Broadband
35%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH1 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH1 2 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (7 of 1,771) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in BH1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (3 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 189/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 28
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 3,494
Owned 26% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 62%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH1 2.
Browse postcodes
- BH1 2AD
- BH1 2AF
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- BH1 2AL
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- BH1 2NA
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Bournemouth BH1 2: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH1 2 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH1 2), recorded crime is 694% above the national average, homes sell for around £484,978 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH1 2?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH1 2 runs at 2123.5 per 1,000 properties, 694% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH1 2 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH1 2 runs at 2123.5 per 1,000 properties, 694% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH1 2?
Homes in Bournemouth BH1 2 sell for around £484,978 on average, based on 23 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH1 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH1 2 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (7 of 1,771) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
Is Bournemouth BH1 2 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH1 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).