Living in BH11, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH11 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around BH11
59 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £327,500 and a range from £182,000 to £510,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A APRIL CLOSE, BH11 9DD | detached | £318,850 | 2026-04-17 |
| 133 HIGH HOWE LANE, BH11 9QZ | detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 59 SHAPLAND AVENUE, BH11 9PX | detached | £355,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 26 HOLLOWAY AVENUE, BH11 9JS | detached | £258,500 | 2026-03-06 |
| 10 DEEPDENE LANE, BH11 9RN | detached | £372,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 36 FROST ROAD, BH11 8HP | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Bourne Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
21 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Canford School, Talbot Heath School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH11, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.2% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
220 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH11
What do houses actually sell for in BH11?
The median of 59 recorded sales around central BH11 in the last 2 years is £327,500, ranging from £182,000 to £510,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH11?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH11, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH11?
220 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH11 at risk of flooding?
Central BH11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £327,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 220 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH11 safe?
220 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BH11 or BH10, BH11 or BH12, BH11 or BH9.
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