Postcode report
BH10 5YW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BH10 5YW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BH10 5YW is a postcode in Redhill & Northbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BH10 5YW, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BH10 5YW are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BH10 5YW is based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,498 residents, 3,470 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 44% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BH10 5YW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BH10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £391k from 65 rolling sales, down 6.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BH10 5YW can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BH10 5YW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BH10 5YW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BH10 5YW
Is BH10 5YW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BH10 5YW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BH10 5YW?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BH10 5YW?
LocaleIQ matched BH10 5YW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BH10 5YW?
The latest median sold price is £391k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BH10 5YW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.