Postcode district
BH6: house prices and neighbourhoods
The BH6 postcode district (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole): 525 live postcodes across 5 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 12 October 2026.
Typical house price
£520,000
Median of 37 resales of existing houses in BH6, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£282,000
Median of 21 resales of existing flats in BH6, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in BH6
| 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 |
| East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £645,000 | £245,000 | Affluent | Clear signs |
| Iford | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £440,000 | £268,000 | Affluent | Some signs |
| Littledown | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £545,000 | £225,000 | Among the most affluent | 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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