Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH1 1HY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 9 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 19 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £180,000Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 9 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
12 within 400mBH1 1HY links 12 transport stops within 400m and 90 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Horseshoe Common (BCT) at about 266m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Bournemouth Rail Station at about 605m.
Local business
397 within 1200mBH1 1HY currently links 397 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 194 food and drink, 50 grocery, 45 personal services. The closest mapped place is Turtle Bay at about 242m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH1 1HY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
9 nearby school rows9 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH1 1HY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12BH1 1HY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 104, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 15 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£180,000
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH1 1HY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
194 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (87), fast food (64), cafe (43).
Amenity group
Grocery
50 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (35), supermarket (10), bakery (5).
Amenity group
Personal services
45 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (13).
Amenity group
Retail
41 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (21), mobile phone (12), mall (6).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Turtle Bay
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Felsons (Stonegate)
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
El Murrino
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Mondo
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Subway
Fast Food at 166, Old Christchurch Road.
Food and drink
Levant Lebanese Restaurant
Restaurant at 150-152, Old Christchurch Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Primary option in BH1 4DJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
King's Park Academy
Primary option in BH1 4NB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Primary option in BH1 4DZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH1 1HY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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