BH7 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BH7 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

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,061

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
4

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BH7

The average home across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is worth about £315,473 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have fallen 1.0% over the last year.

Of 139 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BH7, band D is the most common, and 84.2% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,061 crimes around the centre of BH7 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (335).

There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BH7 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including Avonwood Primary School.

The district covers the Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Cliff & Springbourne, Littledown & Iford ward areas.

Energy ratings in BH7
A
0 · 0%
B
5 · 3.6%
C
17 · 12.2%
D
81 · 58.3%
E
28 · 20.1%
F
7 · 5%
G
1 · 0.7%

Sample of 139 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BH7, 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.

Recorded crime in BH7
Violence and sexual offences335
Anti-social behaviour245
Criminal damage and arson93
Vehicle crime92
Shoplifting66
Public order57
Other theft53
Burglary46
Drugs27

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

Schools near BH7

Primary

  • Avonwood Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 mi
  • St James' Church of England Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Pokesdown Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
  • King's Park AcademyNot rated · 0.7 mi

Secondary

  • Avonbourne Girls AcademyNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Avonbourne Boys' AcademyOutstanding · 0.2 mi
  • Tregonwell AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Bournemouth Collegiate SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • The Bishop of Winchester AcademyGood · 1.3 mi
Wards covered by BH7

Boscombe East & Pokesdown · Boscombe West · East Cliff & Springbourne · Littledown & Iford

Common questions about BH7

What is the average house price in BH7?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at £315,473 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in BH7?

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 BH7 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,061 crimes near the centre of BH7 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 335 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BH7 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 139 certificates from BH7, with 84.2% 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 BH7?

4 schools within a mile of the BH7 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Avonbourne Girls Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BH7 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.