Bearwood & Merley neighbourhood data at a glance

This public area guide compares Bearwood & Merley in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Bearwood & Merley a good place to live?

Bearwood & Merley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

Bearwood & Merley at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 14.52 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 53rd percentile
House prices
Local result £402,507
National comparison
Higher prices 75th percentile
Schools
Local result 32nd percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 38th percentile
National comparison
Middle

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.

Watch out for

  • House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Bearwood & Merley

Crime rate

Crime rate

14.52 per 1,000 people

Percentile

53rd percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in Bearwood & Merley

House prices

Average sold price

£402,507

Percentile

75th percentile nationally

House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Bearwood & Merley

Schools

32nd percentile nationally

Flood risk in Bearwood & Merley

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Bearwood & Merley

Transport

38th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Bearwood & Merley a good place to live?

Bearwood & Merley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Bearwood & Merley safe?

Bearwood & Merley ranks in the 53rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Bearwood & Merley?

The average sold price is £402,507, with house prices in the 75th percentile nationally.

How are schools in Bearwood & Merley?

Schools rank in the 32nd percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Bearwood & Merley?

Nearby public profiles include West Southbourne in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Redhill & Northbourne in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.