Bournemouth BH7 area guide
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Is Bournemouth BH7 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH7), recorded crime is 7% above the national average, homes sell for around £379,608 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 7% above 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
£379,608
Population
19,938
Recorded crime
244.8
Schools
5
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Bournemouth BH7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH7 is rated medium. Around 0.3% of properties (20 of 6,069) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 BH7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 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 BH7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 8,419
Owned 59% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 34%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH7.
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Bournemouth BH7: frequently asked questions
Is Bournemouth BH7 a good place to live?
In Bournemouth (BH7), recorded crime is 7% above the national average, homes sell for around £379,608 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 BH7?
Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH7 runs at 244.8 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bournemouth BH7 safe?
Crime in Bournemouth BH7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH7 runs at 244.8 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH7?
Homes in Bournemouth BH7 sell for around £379,608 on average, based on 176 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bournemouth BH7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bournemouth BH7 is rated medium. Around 0.3% of properties (20 of 6,069) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH7?
There are 5 schools in Bournemouth BH7 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bournemouth BH7 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bournemouth BH7, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bournemouth BH7 a deprived area?
Bournemouth BH7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).