Living in BH14, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH14 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 BH14
139 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £347,500 and a range from £62,000 to £1,350,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 CHURCH MEWS, 17 CHURCH ROAD, BH14 8UF | terraced | £460,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| FLAT 19 STRETTON COURT 24-28 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, BH14 0EX | flat-maisonette | £232,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT 9 NAVARAC COURT, 21 BELLE VUE ROAD, BH14 8TW | flat-maisonette | £210,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 185 SOUTH WESTERN CRESCENT, BH14 8RS | detached | £755,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| FLAT 6 HOMELAKE HOUSE, 40 STATION ROAD, BH14 8UG | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| FLAT 2 2 - 4 BALMORAL ROAD, BH14 8TJ | flat-maisonette | £220,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.1 mi |
21 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School, Talbot Heath School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH14, 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.8% |
| Skilled trades | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
149 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH14 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH14
What do houses actually sell for in BH14?
The median of 139 recorded sales around central BH14 in the last 2 years is £347,500, ranging from £62,000 to £1,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH14?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH14, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH14?
149 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH14 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH14 at risk of flooding?
Central BH14 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 BH14 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 £347,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 149 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH14 safe?
149 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH14 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? BH14 or BH12, BH14 or BH13, BH14 or BH15.
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