Bournemouth BH10 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH10 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH10), recorded crime is 6% above the national average, homes sell for around £337,851 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 6% 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
£337,851
Population
30,569
Recorded crime
242.2
Schools
6
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH10 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (436 of 9,918) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 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 sold price in BH10, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (71 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 127/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 12,671
Owned 69% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH10.
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Bournemouth BH10: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH10 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH10), recorded crime is 6% above the national average, homes sell for around £337,851 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH10?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH10 runs at 242.2 per 1,000 properties, 6% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH10 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH10 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH10 runs at 242.2 per 1,000 properties, 6% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH10?
Homes in Bournemouth BH10 sell for around £337,851 on average, based on 310 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH10 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (436 of 9,918) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH10?
There are 6 schools in Bournemouth BH10 (3 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH10 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH10, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH10 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH10 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).