Side-by-side comparison of BH17 Poole and BH2 Bournemouth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BH2 is the more affordable option at £197,500 median vs £315,000 in BH17. BH17 has lower recorded crime (1,555 vs 2,256 offences over 13 months). BH17 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BH17 Poole | BH2 Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £315,000 | £197,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,436 | £2,436 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,555 | 2,256 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 96.6 | 28.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 90.6 | 99.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.