BH7 in Bournemouth demonstrates divergent rental and sales trajectories over the past five years. Capital appreciation has been modest at 1.5% compound annual growth, while rental yields have expanded considerably at 6.0% CAGR, suggesting a rental-focused market. The district scores 55.6 out of 100 on growth trajectory metrics, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally—indicating above-average medium-term performance relative to UK postcodes. Currently classified as latent gentrification stage, BH7 has not yet experienced the demographic and economic shifts characteristic of established regeneration areas. This profile presents a mixed picture: constrained capital growth paired with stronger rental income expansion appeals to different investor priorities and risk profiles.
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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 2.8 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
Bournemouth (BH7) common questions
Is Bournemouth up and coming?
Bournemouth (BH7) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 34% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 7.5 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 59/100 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 (BH7) 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 (BH7) is £1,390 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bournemouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH5), Bournemouth (BH8), Bournemouth (BH6), Bournemouth (BH3), Bournemouth (BH9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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