Living in BH9, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH9 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 BH9
96 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £332,000 and a range from £125,000 to £500,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CHURCH VIEW VICTORIA PARK ROAD, BH9 2RE | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 8 QUEEN MARY AVENUE, BH9 1TS | detached | £460,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 113 RIPON ROAD, BH9 1RA | terraced | £340,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 67 PORTLAND ROAD, BH9 1NE | detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 120 BRASSEY ROAD, BH9 1PX | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 3B EVELYN ROAD, BH9 1ST | semi-detached | £330,000 | 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
38 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
23 state primary and 7 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 BH9, 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 | 21.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
329 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH9 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 BH9
What do houses actually sell for in BH9?
The median of 96 recorded sales around central BH9 in the last 2 years is £332,000, ranging from £125,000 to £500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH9?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH9, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH9?
329 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH9 at risk of flooding?
Central BH9 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 BH9 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 £332,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 329 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH9 safe?
329 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH9 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? BH9 or BH3, BH9 or BH8, BH9 or BH10.
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