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Bournemouth vs Lytchett Matravers

Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bournemouth wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Lytchett Matravers has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lytchett Matravers edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bournemouth

£347,991

Lytchett Matravers

£522,830

Crime Rate

Bournemouth

56.9

Lytchett Matravers

45.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bournemouth

96.6%

Lytchett Matravers

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bournemouth

415.2

Lytchett Matravers

398.6

EPC Rating

Bournemouth

69.8

Lytchett Matravers

69

Median Income

Bournemouth

£30,213

Lytchett Matravers

£29,961

At £347,991, Bournemouth undercuts Lytchett Matravers (£522,830) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bournemouth is a flat at £214,865, while in Lytchett Matravers it is a flat at £171,087.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Bournemouth (£214,865 vs £171,087).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Lytchett Matravers prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.

Residents of Lytchett Matravers experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.2 per 1,000 versus 56.9 per 1,000 in Bournemouth. The most common crime category in Bournemouth is violent-crime, while in Lytchett Matravers it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 39 schools in Bournemouth, 96.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lytchett Matravers, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bournemouth School Inspection Breakdown

96.6% of 39 schools (27 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Lytchett Matravers School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBournemouthLytchett Matravers
Total Schools391
Primary271
Secondary120
% Top two bands96.6%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bournemouth averages 415.2 Mbps – ahead of Lytchett Matravers's 398.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bournemouth and 96.9% in Lytchett Matravers. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bournemouth and 76.3% in Lytchett Matravers.

Bournemouth is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (415 vs 399 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bournemouth, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Lytchett Matravers. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bournemouth and £1,246 in Lytchett Matravers. 63% of homes in Bournemouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Lytchett Matravers.

Bournemouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,213 in Bournemouth and £29,961 in Lytchett Matravers. The median age is 45.5 in Bournemouth and 48.3 in Lytchett Matravers. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bournemouth and 53.8% in Lytchett Matravers. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bournemouth versus 66.6% in Lytchett Matravers. Bournemouth has a population of 196,132 and Lytchett Matravers has 3,455.

IndicatorBournemouthLytchett Matravers
Population196,1323,455
Median Age45.548.3
Median Household Income£30,213£29,961
Employment Rate55.5%53.8%
Owner Occupied62.8%66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bournemouth and Lytchett Matravers?
Bournemouth and Lytchett Matravers are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bournemouth or Lytchett Matravers?
Bournemouth is cheaper, with an average house price of £347,991.
Is Bournemouth or Lytchett Matravers safer?
Lytchett Matravers has the lower crime rate at 45.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bournemouth or Lytchett Matravers?
Lytchett Matravers has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bournemouth or Lytchett Matravers?
Bournemouth has faster average broadband at 415.2 Mbps.

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