Is BH4 8HD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

258 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BH4 8HD. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
89
Violence & sexual offences
74
Shoplifting
22
Public order
16
Criminal damage & arson
12
Other theft
11
Burglary
9
Vehicle crime
9

House prices

£310,094

Average price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£292,369
Semi-detached
£356,748
Detached
£551,316
Flat / maisonette
£196,471

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BH4 8HD 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 BH4 8HD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BH4 8HD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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