Is BH5 2AB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

366 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BH5 2AB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
115
Violence & sexual offences
111
Criminal damage & arson
27
Public order
23
Vehicle crime
19
Other theft
17
Shoplifting
17
Burglary
13

House prices

£310,176

Average price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£292,487
Semi-detached
£356,254
Detached
£550,618
Flat / maisonette
£196,969

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BH5 2AB 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 BH5 2AB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BH5 2AB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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