Living in BH17, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH17 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 BH17
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £90,500 to £600,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 CLAYFORD CLOSE, BH17 9BS | detached | £305,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 124 HALSTOCK CRESCENT, BH17 9BB | semi-detached | £365,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 60 CHILFROME CLOSE, BH17 9WE | detached | £490,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 9 CAVAN CRESCENT, BH17 7EY | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 12 WATERLOO ROAD, BH17 7LE | detached | £470,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 57 WATERLOO ROAD, BH17 7JX | detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-05 |
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
34 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Rushcombe First School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Broadstone Middle School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
21 state primary and 9 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 | 18.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
120 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH17 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH17
What do houses actually sell for in BH17?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central BH17 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £90,500 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH17?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH17?
120 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH17 at risk of flooding?
Central BH17 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 BH17 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 £350,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 120 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH17 safe?
120 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH17 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? BH17 or BH18, BH17 or BH15, BH17 or BH14.
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