Postcode sector · BH9 2

Bournemouth BH9 2 area guide

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Is Bournemouth BH9 2 a good place to live?

In Bournemouth (BH9 2), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £332,461 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 21% above average
A Floodnone 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
£332,461
from 131 sales
Population
21,544
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
323.6
per 1,000 · +21% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bournemouth BH9 2

Bournemouth BH9 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,709 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 BH9 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 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 BH9 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 8,072

Owned 58% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BH9 2.

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Bournemouth BH9 2: frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth BH9 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bournemouth BH9 2?

Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH9 2 runs at 323.6 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bournemouth BH9 2 safe?

Crime in Bournemouth BH9 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bournemouth BH9 2 runs at 323.6 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bournemouth BH9 2?

Homes in Bournemouth BH9 2 sell for around £332,461 on average, based on 131 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bournemouth BH9 2 at risk of flooding?

Bournemouth BH9 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,709 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Bournemouth BH9 2?

There are 2 schools in Bournemouth BH9 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bournemouth BH9 2 a deprived area?

Bournemouth BH9 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).