Bournemouth BH16 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH16 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH16), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £377,027 on average, there are 8 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 33% below 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
£377,027
Population
21,646
Recorded crime
153.7
Schools
8
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH16 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (48 of 9,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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 BH16, 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 (54 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 8,920
Owned 68% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH16.
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Bournemouth BH16: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH16 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH16), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £377,027 on average, there are 8 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH16?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH16 runs at 153.7 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH16 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH16 runs at 153.7 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH16?
Homes in Bournemouth BH16 sell for around £377,027 on average, based on 252 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH16 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (48 of 9,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH16?
There are 8 schools in Bournemouth BH16 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH16 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH16, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH16 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH16 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).