Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH1 1RP 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 20 May 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £161,000Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2025
- 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 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2025.
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
17 within 400mBH1 1RP links 17 transport stops within 400m and 55 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Cemetery Junction (BCT) at about 43m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Bournemouth Rail Station at about 725m.
Local business
293 within 1200mBH1 1RP currently links 293 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 139 food and drink, 49 grocery, 49 personal services. The closest mapped place is Tesco Express at about 459m. 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 1RP in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
9 nearby school rows9 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH1 1RP. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12BH1 1RP has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 139, and vehicle crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 40 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£161,000
Strong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH1 1RP, 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
139 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (59), fast food (47), cafe (33).
Amenity group
Grocery
49 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (37), supermarket (9), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
49 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (37), beauty (12).
Amenity group
Nightlife
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (13), pub (7).
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.
Grocery
Tesco Express
Convenience at 1-13, Charminster Road.
Grocery
Metro Market
Convenience at 15, Charminster Road.
Food and drink
Southern Fried Chicken
Fast Food at 17, Charminster Road.
Grocery
Premier
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Charminster Bakehouse
Bakery in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Tipsy Cow
Pub at 37, Charminster 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
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH1 1RP.
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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
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH1 1RP with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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