Living in BH18, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH18 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 BH18
111 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £445,000 and a range from £125,000 to £1,017,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 CLARENDON ROAD, BH18 9HX | detached | £500,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 7 HEYSHAM ROAD, BH18 8LB | detached | £425,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| FLAT 14 BISHOPS COURT, 37 WALLACE ROAD, BH18 8NF | flat-maisonette | £295,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 286 WEST WAY, BH18 9LL | detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| FLAT 12 WATERMAN HOUSE MACAULAY ROAD, BH18 8AR | flat-maisonette | £425,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| FLAT 4 BERWYN COURT, 18 DUNYEATS ROAD, BH18 8AG | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-05-07 |
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
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcombe First School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Broadstone Middle School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Corfe Hills School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Henbury View First School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
20 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Castle Court School, Yarrells Preparatory School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH18, 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 | 23.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
66 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH18 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH18
What do houses actually sell for in BH18?
The median of 111 recorded sales around central BH18 in the last 2 years is £445,000, ranging from £125,000 to £1,017,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH18?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH18?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH18 at risk of flooding?
Central BH18 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 BH18 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 £445,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 66 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH18 safe?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH18 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? BH18 or BH17, BH18 or BH16, BH18 or BH15.
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