| Council | Bournemouth |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town 30% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
The average house price in Bournemouth is £297,987, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bournemouth house price trends over the last 30 years.
£297,987
£806,186
£225,035
£328,409
£383,140
Is Bournemouth a nice place to live?
Yes, Bournemouth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Dorset. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 30% above the national average, and 112% above the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has 51 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Heatherlands Primary School and King's Park Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Bournemouth?
The majority of residents in Bournemouth identify as White (British) (82%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.