Postcode sector · BH22 8

Bournemouth BH22 8 area guide

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Is Bournemouth BH22 8 a good place to live?

In Bournemouth (BH22 8), recorded crime is 75% below the national average, homes sell for around £461,004 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 75% below average
D Floodmedium 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
£461,004
from 198 sales
Population
13,188
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
67.9
per 1,000 · -75% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
1
1 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
50%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bournemouth BH22 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH22 8 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 5,432) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 BH22 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 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 BH22 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 24/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 55
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 5,665

Owned 81% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BH22 8.

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Bournemouth BH22 8: frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth BH22 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH22 8?

Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH22 8 runs at 67.9 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bournemouth BH22 8 safe?

Crime in Bournemouth BH22 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH22 8 runs at 67.9 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH22 8?

Homes in Bournemouth BH22 8 sell for around £461,004 on average, based on 198 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bournemouth BH22 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH22 8 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 5,432) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH22 8?

There is 1 school in Bournemouth BH22 8 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Bournemouth BH22 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH22 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Bournemouth BH22 8 a deprived area?

Bournemouth BH22 8 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).