Bournemouth BH14 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH14 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH14), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £511,345 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£511,345
Population
36,880
Recorded crime
193.7
Schools
6
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH14 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (184 of 13,696) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 68 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 BH14, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (115 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 BH14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 116/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 16,447
Owned 69% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH14.
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Bournemouth BH14: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH14 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH14), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £511,345 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH14?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH14 runs at 193.7 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH14 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH14 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH14 runs at 193.7 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH14?
Homes in Bournemouth BH14 sell for around £511,345 on average, based on 540 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH14 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (184 of 13,696) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 68 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH14?
There are 6 schools in Bournemouth BH14 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Bournemouth BH14 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH14 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).