BournemouthBH5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · South West
BH5 encompasses central Bournemouth with a trajectory score of 45.1 out of 100, placing it at the 22nd percentile nationally and indicating average performance characteristics. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.5 per cent, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.0 per cent annually. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible development momentum at present. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market rather than capital appreciation-driven investment landscape, with divergent growth patterns between purchase and rental segments reflecting differing investor priorities and market dynamics within this established urban 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 1.0 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Bournemouth (BH5) common questions
Is Bournemouth up and coming?
Bournemouth (BH5) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 81% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.9 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 16/100 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 (BH5) 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 (BH5) is £1,390 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bournemouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH7), Bournemouth (BH8), Bournemouth (BH6), Bournemouth (BH2), Bournemouth (BH3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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