Bournemouth BH31 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH31 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH31), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £409,069 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 40% below average
- 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
£409,069
Population
17,554
Recorded crime
135.8
Schools
4
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH31
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH31 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 6,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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 BH31, 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 (57 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH31 (May 24–Apr 26, average 42/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 7,296
Owned 79% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH31.
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Bournemouth BH31: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH31 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH31), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £409,069 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH31?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH31 runs at 135.8 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH31 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH31 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH31 runs at 135.8 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH31?
Homes in Bournemouth BH31 sell for around £409,069 on average, based on 230 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH31 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH31 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 6,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH31?
There are 4 schools in Bournemouth BH31 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH31 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH31, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH31 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH31 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).