BournemouthBH3
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · South West
BH3 in Bournemouth ranks at the 27th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 46.0/100, indicating average market conditions. Property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.6% over five years, substantially below the wider UK average, while rental yields have expanded more favourably at 6.0% annually over the same period. The district remains in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of neighbourhood transformation at present. This divergence between price appreciation and rental growth may reflect investor activity seeking yield rather than capital gains, though the modest price trajectory warrants consideration within broader portfolio strategy.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% 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 up 1.9 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Bournemouth (BH3) common questions
Is Bournemouth up and coming?
Bournemouth (BH3) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 62% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.3 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 23/100 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 (BH3) is £348k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bournemouth?
The median monthly rent in Bournemouth (BH3) is £1,390 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bournemouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH2), Bournemouth (BH9), Bournemouth (BH8), Bournemouth (BH4), Bournemouth (BH10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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