BournemouthBH4
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · South West
BH4 covers parts of central and east Bournemouth, scoring 49.5/100 on the trajectory index, placing it at the 46th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.5% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have outpaced this significantly at 6.0% CAGR. The district currently registers as latent for gentrification, suggesting limited signs of active neighbourhood transformation. This combination of subdued price growth against stronger rental growth indicates a rental-focused market dynamic rather than capital appreciation potential. Population data for the five-year period is not available, limiting assessment of demographic momentum in the area.
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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 2.6 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by demand.
Bournemouth (BH4) common questions
Is Bournemouth up and coming?
Bournemouth (BH4) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 68% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.3 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 77/100 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 (BH4) 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 (BH4) is £1,390 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bournemouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH2), Poole (BH13), Bournemouth (BH3), Poole (BH14), Bournemouth (BH9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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