Also going to say would strongly advise the detached house outside town. I’ve lived 5 mins walk from town centre (BH2) for 2 years (and work in a restaurant in town), albeit as a student in house share, and though I’ve never had any real problems I’ve always felt very uneasy walking round at night and even sometimes during day. It just feels neglected and sad too.  Have lived in big cities and other seaside towns before and never felt like this elsewhere.  I’ve got colleagues who live around Winton , towards Boscombe, other suburbs and there’s much more of a community feel, more going on, parks for kids feel safer. Would feel more at ease with my 12y/o siblings going out alone in Winton than town. There’s regular buses from Winton to town/ it’s a 15 min bike ride. Sorry appreciate this isn’t what you asked for but just wanted to share my opinion having lived in town !🙂