BH1 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BH1 postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£315,473

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
12

Median £190,000

Crimes, last 6 months
4,328

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
3

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BH1

The average home across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is worth about £315,473 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 12 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside BH1 is £190,000, and prices have fallen 1.0% over the last year.

Of 701 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BH1, band C is the most common, and 44.4% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 4,328 crimes around the centre of BH1 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (1376).

There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BH1 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including Livingstone Academy Bournemouth.

The district covers the Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, Bournemouth Central, East Cliff & Springbourne ward areas.

Energy ratings in BH1
A
3 · 0.4%
B
128 · 18.3%
C
259 · 36.9%
D
199 · 28.4%
E
75 · 10.7%
F
32 · 4.6%
G
5 · 0.7%

Sample of 701 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BH1, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£315,473
Detached
£560,635
Semi-detached
£362,627
Terraced
£295,873
Flat
£200,429

Prices changed -1.0% over the last year in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Busiest streets for sales in BH1
CAVENDISH ROAD
4 sales · median £213,750
WOOTTON MOUNT
2 sales · median £171,250
KNOLE ROAD
1 sales · median £143,000
GROVE ROAD
1 sales · median £165,000
TOWER ROAD
1 sales · median £335,000
WINDHAM ROAD
1 sales · median £290,000
TRINITY ROAD
1 sales · median £298,000
LORNE PARK ROAD
1 sales · median £145,000
Recorded crime in BH1
Violence and sexual offences1376
Anti-social behaviour1286
Criminal damage and arson258
Other theft254
Vehicle crime254
Public order226
Shoplifting173
Drugs162
Burglary128

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near BH1

Primary

  • Livingstone Academy BournemouthGood · 0.4 mi
  • Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Bethany Church of England Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • King's Park AcademyNot rated · 1.0 mi

Secondary

  • Livingstone Academy BournemouthGood · 0.4 mi
  • Kings BournemouthNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Cambian Wing CollegeNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • Linwood SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolNot rated · 1.5 mi
Wards covered by BH1

Boscombe East & Pokesdown · Boscombe West · Bournemouth Central · East Cliff & Springbourne · Littledown & Iford · Westbourne & West Cliff

Common questions about BH1

What is the average house price in BH1?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at £315,473 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the BH1 district have a median price of £190,000.

How much does each property type cost in BH1?

Detached £560,635, semi-detached £362,627, terraced £295,873, flats £200,429, based on the UK House Price Index for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Is BH1 a safe area?

Police recorded 4,328 crimes near the centre of BH1 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 1376 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BH1 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 701 certificates from BH1, with 44.4% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near BH1?

3 schools within a mile of the BH1 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Livingstone Academy Bournemouth. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BH1 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.