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Bournemouth Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the Borough of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. The town has a population of 163,444 according, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is the largest town on the south coast and the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch it forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of approximately 400,000.
Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre.
Bournemouth is adjacent to Poole (10 mins away) and the 2 towns join together to have the cleanest, nicest stretch of coastline in the UK golden (rubbish free sands) which are cleaned every day, clear blue water and Blue Flag approval from the EU.
Just a 5-10 mins walk away are Durley and Branksome Chines. These are quieter stretches of equally beautiful beach but with more breathing (and towel space) and pubs nearby.
Climate information
Bournemouth features a changeable, temperate climate and one of England's most impressive coastal settings, lying on the country's south-western coast, alongside the English Channel. Typical of many beachfront resorts in England, Bournemouth's weather and climate is strongly influenced by its waterfront setting, which results in mild and breezy winters.
The climate in Bournemouth is rarely extreme, although the weather can be a little unpredictable at times. Occasional heavy downpours are expected at times during the summer months, but these usually clear quickly. July and August usually provide the most sunshine and hottest temperatures in Bournemouth, which may even reach 30°C / 86°F on occasion. The average annual daytime temperatures in Bournemouth are around 17°C / 63F.
Bournemouth Property Market
Bournemouth also sees a number of tourists flocking to its shores for holidays. As a result, the Bournemouth property market is strong, with many investors taking advantage of holiday rentals. Bournemouth property is dominated by flats. The rental market in Bournemouth is strong and is thus a hotspot for investors.
Bournemouth University and the Arts Institute at Bournemouth also ensure that there is a number of students renting both share and student accommodation.
Bournemouth is traditionally popular with second home buyers purchasing an investment property or a holiday house; however, the area is also home to a number of first home buyers and young professionals looking for beachside living.
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The average council tax charges for April 2008 - March 2009 are listed below based on a household of two adults. The tax bands are based on the value of your property in 1991.
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Valuation Band |
Value of Property £ |
Council Tax 2008 / 09
(per household) |
Council Tax 2009 / 10
(per household) |
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A* |
0 - 40,000 |
£775.55 |
£807.35 |
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A |
0 - 40,000 |
£930.66 |
£968.82 |
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B |
40,001 - 52,000 |
£1,085.77 |
£1,130.29 |
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C |
52,001 - 68,000 |
£1,240.88 |
£1,291.76 |
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D |
68,001 - 88,000 |
£1,395.99 |
£1,453.23 |
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E |
88,001 - 120,000 |
£1,706.21 |
£1,776.17 |
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F |
120,001 - 160,000 |
£2,016.43 |
£2,099.11 |
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G |
160,001 - 320,000 |
£2,326.65 |
£2,422.05 |
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H |
320,001 + |
£2,791.98 |
£2,906.46 |
A* = Band A property qualifying for reduction for disability
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