- Is BH1 3QS a good place to live?
- BH1 3QS in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has a PostcodeCheck score of 66/100 (Grade C). This is an average area with some strengths and areas for improvement.
- Is BH1 3QS safe? What is the crime rate?
- BH1 3QS has a crime safety score of 10/100. There were 580 recorded crimes in the most recent month. Crime rates are above average in this area. Crime has been trending down (-19.0% over the past year).
- Are there good schools near BH1 3QS?
- There are 15 schools near BH1 3QS. 12 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is an excellent area for schools.
- What are property prices like in BH1 3QS?
- The average property price in BH1 3QS is £64,124 (median £62,500). Prices have increased by 12.0% over the past year.
- What are the transport links like in BH1 3QS?
- BH1 3QS has a transport connectivity score of 77/100. The area has excellent public transport links.
- How much are the monthly bills in BH1 3QS?
- Estimated monthly household bills in BH1 3QS are around £453/month, including council tax (£185/mo), energy (£136/mo), water (£45/mo), broadband (£32/mo), and home insurance (£55/mo). These are estimates for a typical 2-3 bed household.
- Is BH1 3QS at risk of flooding?
- BH1 3QS has a medium flood risk rating. The area falls within Flood Zone 2. There is currently 1 flood warning in the vicinity. It is worth checking with the Environment Agency for the latest flood alerts and considering flood insurance if you are buying or renting in this area.
- Is BH1 3QS a noisy area?
- BH1 3QS has a moderate noise level with a score of 33/100. Contributing factors include 35 major roads within 500m, 15 railways within 500m. If you are sensitive to noise, it may be worth visiting the area at different times of day before committing.
- Are house prices rising or falling in BH1 3QS?
- House prices in BH1 3QS are rising. The changes are +12.0% over the past year; -20.0% over three years; -5.0% over five years. This is strong growth, suggesting high demand in the area.
- Is BH1 3QS good for working from home?
- The average broadband download speed in BH1 3QS is 1800 Mbps. Superfast broadband is available. Mobile signal scores 60/100 across the main operators. Remote working is feasible here, though speeds could be better.
- What is the deprivation level in BH1 3QS?
- BH1 3QS is in IMD decile 5 out of 10, placing it below the national average. A higher decile means less deprivation. The strongest domain is Barriers to Housing and Services (decile 6), while the weakest is Crime (decile 2).
- Is BH1 3QS getting better or worse?
- Based on recent data, BH1 3QS appears to be declining, with a trend score of -36/100. Key factors: Crime down 19% over 12 months; Property prices up 12% in the last year; Property prices down 20% over 3 years. This indicates some negative trends worth monitoring.