Is BH19 2SY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

51 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BH19 2SY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
21
Anti-social behaviour
14
Other theft
5
Burglary
4
Public order
2
Criminal damage & arson
1
Drugs
1
Theft from the person
1

House prices

£325,154

Average price in Dorset (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£264,878
Semi-detached
£329,926
Detached
£515,191
Flat / maisonette
£167,282

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BH19 2SY specifically.

Flood risk

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

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BH19 2SY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BH19 2SY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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