Living in BH5, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH5 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 BH5
127 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £61,000 to £955,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 4 THE GATEHOUSE, 3 CHESSEL AVENUE, BH5 1LQ | flat-maisonette | £205,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| FLAT 3 2A BEECHWOOD AVENUE, BH5 1LX | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 3 HARVEY ROAD, BH5 2AD | detached | £625,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 11 BROWNING AVENUE, BH5 1NR | detached | £716,600 | 2026-05-14 |
| FLAT 5 22 - 24 CRABTON CLOSE ROAD, BH5 1HN | flat-maisonette | £195,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 6 PARKWOOD ROAD, BH5 2BH | detached | £475,000 | 2026-04-22 |
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
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
17 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bournemouth Collegiate School, Park School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH5, 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 | 28.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
350 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH5 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 BH5
What do houses actually sell for in BH5?
The median of 127 recorded sales around central BH5 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £61,000 to £955,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH5?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH5, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH5?
350 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH5 at risk of flooding?
Central BH5 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 BH5 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 £210,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 350 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH5 safe?
350 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH5 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? BH5 or BH7, BH5 or BH1, BH5 or BH6.
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