House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The median price paid for a home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £330,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,018 sales. House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell 1.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 3.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was 10% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £1,398 a month in August 2026, 2.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole had 7.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The median price paid in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £330,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,018 sales, or £3,908 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £460,000 | 1,914 | £4,358 | −3.2% | +5.8% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £340,000 | 829 | £3,972 | 0.0% | +10.5% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £295,000 | 664 | £3,957 | −1.7% | +6.2% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £210,000 | 1,611 | £3,302 | −2.3% | −2.8% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £330,000 | −1.8% | +3.1% | £3,908 | −2.9% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole sold for a median £3,908 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the 122nd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −1.8% change over the year is the 88th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 12th biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The average private rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £1,398 a month in August 2026, 2.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are 31.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the 83rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
4,710 homes were sold in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.15 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were 5.8% up on the year before and 43.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 69th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The police recorded 32,025 crimes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell 1.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.73 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.63 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.11 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.41 |
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the 146th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 7th highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is the 128th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 169th |
| Income | 141st |
| Employment | 141st |
| Education and skills | 174th |
| Health | 136th |
| Crime | 117th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 197th |
| Living environment | 195th |
Broadband and mobile in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
89.0% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can get gigabit broadband and 98.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.4% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 151st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.1% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In the year ending June 2025, 22,521 people moved to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from elsewhere in the UK and 24,630 moved away, a net loss of 2,109 (5.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Dorset 3,180
- New Forest 1,192
- Southampton 621
Most moved out to
- Dorset 4,748
- New Forest 1,352
- Southampton 596
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
How much does a house cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The median price paid for a home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £330,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £460,000; semi-detached £340,000; terraced £295,000; flats £210,000.
Are house prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell 1.8%, and over five years it rose 3.1%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The average private rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was £1,398 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £918; 2 bed £1,169; 3 bed £1,456; 4+ bed £2,080.
Is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a safe place to live?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole had 7.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 146th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
79.4% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can get full fibre and 89.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- New Forest 22 km
- Southampton 35 km
- Isle of Wight 37 km
- Dorset 40 km
- Eastleigh 43 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.