Living in BH3, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH3 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 BH3
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £303,000 and a range from £102,000 to £1,700,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 PINE HOUSE, 35 TALBOT AVENUE, BH3 7HS | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| FLAT 2 IDDESLEIGH LODGE, 23 STOKEWOOD ROAD, BH3 7NA | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 3 LONSDALE HOUSE, 23 LONSDALE ROAD, BH3 7LY | flat-maisonette | £242,500 | 2026-04-20 |
| FLAT 1 PINE HOUSE, 35 TALBOT AVENUE, BH3 7HS | flat-maisonette | £227,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| FLAT 3 11 ALYTH ROAD, BH3 7DF | flat-maisonette | £134,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| FLAT 5 24 TALBOT ROAD, BH9 2JF | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-04-02 |
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
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
24 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Kings Bournemouth, Park School, St Martin's School, Talbot Heath School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near BH3, 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.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 27.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 7.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
292 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH3 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 BH3
What do houses actually sell for in BH3?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central BH3 in the last 2 years is £303,000, ranging from £102,000 to £1,700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH3?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH3, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH3?
292 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH3 at risk of flooding?
Central BH3 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 BH3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £303,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 292 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH3 safe?
292 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH3 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? BH3 or BH9, BH3 or BH2, BH3 or BH4.
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