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Takeaways| Council | Bournemouth |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🔄 Transitional Area🏘️ Renters |
Is Boscombe right for you?
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The average house price in Boscombe is £225,990, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Boscombe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£225,990
£475,619
£187,310
£298,600
£298,282
Is Boscombe a nice place to live?
Boscombe is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Dorset. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Boscombe?
Boscombe has an average crime rate of 129.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Haviland Road West and Parking Area, as reported by Dorset Police.
What are the best schools in Boscombe?
Boscombe has 23 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Bournemouth School for Girls, Avonwood Primary School, Avonbourne Boys' Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Bishop of Winchester Academy and Avonbourne Girls Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Boscombe?
The majority of residents in Boscombe identify as White (British) (62%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (67%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.