Bournemouth BH6 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH6 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH6), recorded crime is 17% below the national average, homes sell for around £447,289 on average, there are 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 17% 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
£447,289
Population
28,091
Recorded crime
188.2
Schools
4
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH6 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (495 of 12,535) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 298 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 BH6, 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 (96 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 12,877
Owned 67% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH6.
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Bournemouth BH6: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH6 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH6), recorded crime is 17% below the national average, homes sell for around £447,289 on average, there are 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH6?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH6 runs at 188.2 per 1,000 properties, 17% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH6 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH6 runs at 188.2 per 1,000 properties, 17% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH6?
Homes in Bournemouth BH6 sell for around £447,289 on average, based on 379 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH6 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (495 of 12,535) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 298 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH6?
There are 4 schools in Bournemouth BH6 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH6 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH6 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).