Is BH12 5BB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

271 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BH12 5BB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
91
Anti-social behaviour
63
Shoplifting
56
Public order
15
Criminal damage & arson
12
Vehicle crime
7
Other theft
6
Robbery
6

House prices

£312,162

Average price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£293,515
Semi-detached
£358,691
Detached
£553,916
Flat / maisonette
£198,529

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BH12 5BB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BH12 5BB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BH12 5BB on Check Food Hygiene

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