Postcode district
BH5: house prices and neighbourhoods
The BH5 postcode district (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole): 251 live postcodes across 4 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 12 October 2026.
Typical house price
£454,500
Median of 12 resales of existing houses in BH5, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£175,000
Median of 21 resales of existing flats in BH5, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in BH5
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe East | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £388,750 | £207,500 | Middle income | Some signs |
| Boscombe West | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £310,000 | £175,000 | Below average income | Moving the other way |
| East Cliff | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £275,000 | £225,000 | Below average income | Some signs |
| Southbourne West | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £650,000 | £250,000 | Middle income | Few signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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