House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

As of August 2026, the average house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £310,176, down 1.9% on a year earlier. Detached £550,618, semi-detached £356,254, terraced £292,487, flat £196,969. First-time buyers paid £248,778 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£316,254581
September 2025£314,990512
October 2025£309,954566
November 2025£309,803557
December 2025£307,957482
January 2026£309,771421
February 2026£307,398387
March 2026£310,193401
April 2026£312,283378
May 2026£311,977320
June 2026£311,915363
July 2026£309,611
August 2026£310,176

More questions about prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Are house prices going up in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

No: the average home sold for £310,176 in August 2026, down 1.9% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 4 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 8.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £316,254 in August 2025; the lowest was £307,398 in February 2026.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (down 0.4%) and flats worst (down 3.9%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

First-time buyers paid £248,778 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £387,508.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole each month?

363 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £387,508, pays £9,375 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the average rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

£1,400 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£550,618£555,973-1.0%
Semi-detached£356,254£357,671-0.4%
Terraced£292,487£294,303-0.6%
Flat£196,969£204,896-3.9%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
Dorset£328,589-0.4%
Wiltshire£328,102+1.5%
Bath and North East Somerset£406,084-1.8%
Swindon£263,685+2.8%

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Questions

What is the average house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
£310,176 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), down 1.9% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The average flat sold for £196,969 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.