Bournemouth BH11 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH11 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH11), recorded crime is 41% above the national average, homes sell for around £368,152 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 41% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£368,152
Population
25,504
Recorded crime
320.5
Schools
7
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH11
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH11 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (71 of 10,691) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 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 BH11, 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 (84 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH11 (May 24–Apr 26, average 161/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 10,428
Owned 63% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH11.
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Bournemouth BH11: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH11 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH11), recorded crime is 41% above the national average, homes sell for around £368,152 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH11?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH11 runs at 320.5 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH11 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH11 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH11 runs at 320.5 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH11?
Homes in Bournemouth BH11 sell for around £368,152 on average, based on 334 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH11 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH11 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (71 of 10,691) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH11?
There are 7 schools in Bournemouth BH11 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH11 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH11, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH11 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH11 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).