Bournemouth BH12 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH12 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH12), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £383,005 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 55% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- B Floodlow 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
£383,005
Population
42,775
Recorded crime
353.3
Schools
14
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH12
Bournemouth BH12 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,435 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 BH12, 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 (128 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 254/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 18,083
Owned 66% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH12.
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Bournemouth BH12: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH12 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH12), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £383,005 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH12?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH12 runs at 353.3 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH12 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH12 runs at 353.3 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH12?
Homes in Bournemouth BH12 sell for around £383,005 on average, based on 589 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH12 at risk of flooding?
Bournemouth BH12 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,435 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH12?
There are 14 schools in Bournemouth BH12 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH12 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH12, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH12 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).