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What's it like to live in Bournemouth?

An overview of Bournemouth around BH1 1AAschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

41/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Bournemouth scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

37/ 100

Moderate

Schools

76/ 100

Excellent

Environment

47/ 100

Moderate

Health

5/ 100

Lower

What's around Bournemouth

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good9
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: Malmesbury Park Primary School · Primary · Ofsted Good

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest St Paul'S Hostel
  • Dentists3nearest Portchester Health Centre
  • Pharmacies3nearest Asda Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Bournemouth Travel Interchange · 160 m
  • Train stations3nearest Pokesdown · 1.6 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Jia Jia Oriental Food · 240 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Starbucks · 70 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest The Lions Head and Alt · 240 m
  • Parks & green spaces2nearest Knyveton Gardens · 770 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Handelsbanken Bournemouth · 470 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Bournemouth in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
East Cliff & Springbourne
Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
MP
Tom Hayes
Listed buildings within 500 m
5

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around BH1 1AA. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.