Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Property Prices and Rents
A quick local authority snapshot for prices, rents, local incomes and market direction. Use the deeper market pages for sales, rental and affordability evidence.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole market at a glance
Page refreshed 5 July 2026Average house price£311,309
MoM +0.9%YoY -2.4%
Average private rent£1,404
MoM +0.2%YoY +3.7%
Median annual pay£37,903ASHE 2025
Employment rate77.9%Aged 16-64
What this means
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole house prices are falling compared with last year. Rent and wage data help compare local affordability and demand.
Data freshness
- House price data
- April 2026
- Rent data
- May 2026
- Pay data
- Jan 2025-Dec 2025 / ASHE 2025
Official price trend
All homes UK HPI series, last 5Y.
All homes average price was £311,309 in April 2026, 0.9% up over the month and 2.4% down over the year.
Monthly movementUp 0.9%From £308,418 last month
Annual movementDown 2.4%From £318,998 last year
| Month | Average price | Monthly change | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month: May 2025 | Average: £318,546 | Monthly: -0.1% | Annual: -1.3% |
| Month: June 2025 | Average: £316,926 | Monthly: -0.5% | Annual: -1.4% |
| Month: July 2025 | Average: £316,246 | Monthly: -0.2% | Annual: -1.3% |
| Month: August 2025 | Average: £316,401 | Monthly: 0.0% | Annual: -1.6% |
| Month: September 2025 | Average: £314,588 | Monthly: -0.6% | Annual: -2.2% |
| Month: October 2025 | Average: £309,111 | Monthly: -1.7% | Annual: -4.7% |
| Month: November 2025 | Average: £309,500 | Monthly: +0.1% | Annual: -4.4% |
| Month: December 2025 | Average: £309,010 | Monthly: -0.2% | Annual: -4.7% |
| Month: January 2026 | Average: £309,781 | Monthly: +0.2% | Annual: -2.2% |
| Month: February 2026 | Average: £305,459 | Monthly: -1.4% | Annual: -2.8% |
| Month: March 2026 | Average: £308,418 | Monthly: +1.0% | Annual: -1.9% |
| Month: April 2026 | Average: £311,309 | Monthly: +0.9% | Annual: -2.4% |
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House Prices And Sold-Price Evidence
UK HPI shows £311,309 for April 2026, with raw completed-sale evidence from HM Land Registry.
Open pageRents, Yield And Rental DemandONS private rents show £1,404 average rent, with an indicative gross yield signal.
Open pageWages, Employment And AffordabilityMedian resident pay is £37,903 and helps compare local affordability.
Open pageBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Property GuidesOpen local-authority-specific guides that explain how to use the data safely.
Open pageSources of this data
UK House Price Index (ONS) · Office for National Statistics Private Rent Index · ASHE earnings data
Official property market data is usually delayed because figures are published after the reporting month has ended.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole market commentary
What the latest official data may mean for buyers, renters and investors.
According to the latest UK House Price Index for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the average property price in April 2026 was £311,309. That is up 0.9% on the month, following a 1.0% rise in March.
So the market has shown a modest rebound after a softer patch earlier in the year.
ONS private rent statistics for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole show that the average monthly rent reached £1,404 in May 2026. That is up from £1,402 in April, so the monthly movement was modest at 0.2%.
The ONS Price Index of Private Rents suggests the market is still edging higher rather than moving in sharp jumps.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has a resident population of 408,967, based on the 2024 population estimate. That gives the area a sizeable local labour market and a broad base of households to support everyday housing demand and affordability pressures.