BournemouthBH2
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · South West
BH2 covers central Bournemouth, where property price growth has averaged 1.5% annually over five years, placing it below typical UK market performance. Rental growth, meanwhile, has reached 6.0% per year, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. The district sits at the latent stage of gentrification, suggesting limited visible regeneration activity currently. With a trajectory score of 49.1 out of 100, BH2 ranks at the 44th percentile nationally, reflecting moderate market dynamics. The divergence between rental and price growth patterns reflects a market where income-focused investors may find more opportunity than those seeking rapid capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
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What's changing in Bournemouth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
Bournemouth (BH2) common questions
Is Bournemouth up and coming?
Bournemouth (BH2) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 56% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bournemouth safe?
Bournemouth has a safety score of 51/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bournemouth?
The average property price in Bournemouth (BH2) is £348k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bournemouth?
The median monthly rent in Bournemouth (BH2) is £1,390 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bournemouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH4), Bournemouth (BH3), Bournemouth (BH8), Poole (BH13), Bournemouth (BH9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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