Postcode district
BH8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The BH8 postcode district (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole): 646 live postcodes across 7 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 12 October 2026.
Typical house price
£365,500
Median of 26 resales of existing houses in BH8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£197,000
Median of 27 resales of existing flats in BH8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in BH8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bournemouth | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £645,000 | £200,000 | Middle income | Few signs |
| Charminster | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £392,500 | £205,000 | Middle income | Some signs |
| East Cliff | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £275,000 | £225,000 | Below average income | Some signs |
| Queens Park | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £420,000 | £205,000 | Affluent | Clear signs |
| Springbourne & Queen's Park | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £310,000 | £190,000 | Below average income | Few signs |
| Throop & Muscliffe | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £350,000 | £195,000 | Middle income | Clear signs |
| Townsend & Strouden | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £375,000 | – | Middle income | Mixed 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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