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Takeaways| Council | Bournemouth |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West suburb 31% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🔄 Transitional Area🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Boscombe is £221,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Boscombe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£221,000
£479,536
£186,930
£316,510
£297,513
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 a high crime rate for a South West suburb, with around 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 31% above the national average, and 112% above the Dorset average.
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.