Living in BH13, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH13 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 BH13
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £685,000 and a range from £225,000 to £3,811,500. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 18 PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BEACH ROAD, BH13 7BX | flat-maisonette | £385,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 1 LITTLE COURT, 15 MARTELLO ROAD SOUTH, BH13 7HQ | flat-maisonette | £415,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| FLAT 4 KILLOCK, 7 MARTELLO PARK, BH13 7BA | flat-maisonette | £875,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 7 101 LILLIPUT ROAD, BH14 8FH | flat-maisonette | £655,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| FLAT 28 CHARTCOMBE, 162 - 164 CANFORD CLIFFS ROAD, BH13 7EJ | flat-maisonette | £317,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| FLAT 21 PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BEACH ROAD, BH13 7BX | flat-maisonette | £330,000 | 2026-03-16 |
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
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
12 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School, Kings Bournemouth, Talbot Heath School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near BH13, 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 33.2% |
| Professional occupations | 29.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 4.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
50 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH13 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH13
What do houses actually sell for in BH13?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central BH13 in the last 2 years is £685,000, ranging from £225,000 to £3,811,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH13?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH13, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH13?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH13 at risk of flooding?
Central BH13 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 BH13 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 £685,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 50 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH13 safe?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH13 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? BH13 or BH4, BH13 or BH14, BH13 or BH2.
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