Living in BH15, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH15 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 BH15
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £287,000 and a range from £70,000 to £540,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 SHAFTESBURY ROAD, BH15 2LT | terraced | £480,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 49 STERTE ROAD, BH15 2AB | detached | £438,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 34 STERTE ESPLANADE, BH15 2BA | semi-detached | £490,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| FLAT 2 8 LONGFLEET ROAD, BH15 2HY | flat-maisonette | £143,000 | 2026-03-05 |
| 48A SHAFTESBURY ROAD, BH15 2LT | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 6 DENMARK ROAD, BH15 2DB | terraced | £255,000 | 2026-02-23 |
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
28 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 | 1.3 mi |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Broadstone Middle School | Secondary | Good | 2.9 mi |
19 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 21.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
| Skilled trades | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
313 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH15 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH15
What do houses actually sell for in BH15?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central BH15 in the last 2 years is £287,000, ranging from £70,000 to £540,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH15?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH15?
313 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH15 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH15 at risk of flooding?
Central BH15 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 BH15 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 £287,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 313 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH15 safe?
313 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH15 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? BH15 or BH17, BH15 or BH14, BH15 or BH12.
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