Living in BH23, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH23 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 BH23
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £118,000 to £545,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 LE PATOUREL CLOSE, BH23 3EE | terraced | £292,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 2 WOLFE CLOSE, BH23 1EL | terraced | £282,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 17 MILLER ROAD, BH23 3SX | detached | £430,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 70 HUNT ROAD, BH23 3BW | terraced | £267,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| 2 NORTON CLOSE, BH23 3DY | semi-detached | £318,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 63 DORSET ROAD, BH23 3DE | flat-maisonette | £183,000 | 2026-03-13 |
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
19 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| The Grange School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Twynham School | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
12 state primary and 4 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 | 17.8% |
| Skilled trades | 14.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
99 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH23 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH23
What do houses actually sell for in BH23?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central BH23 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £118,000 to £545,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH23?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH23, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH23?
99 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH23 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH23 at risk of flooding?
Central BH23 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 BH23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 99 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH23 safe?
99 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH23 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? BH23 or BH6, BH23 or BH7, BH23 or BH5.
Want the full picture for a specific property?
This page covers BH23 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.