Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Bournemouth has seen brisk residential sales activity over the past five years, with nearly 15,500 transactions recorded. The market operates across a wide price spectrum, from modest starter properties around £115,000 to substantial homes exceeding £560,000, with a median price of £300,000 reflecting the local affordability landscape.
Property Types and Price Differences — Flats dominate transaction volumes at nearly half of all sales, with a mean price of £234,883, while detached homes command significantly higher values at £510,249—more than double the flat average. Semi-detached and terraced properties occupy the middle ground, priced at £346,825 and £312,754 respectively, offering more diverse options for buyers across different budgets.
Price Trends Over Time — The market has appreciated by 14.9% over five years, climbing from £326,662 in 2021 to a recent average of £341,250. Growth peaked in 2023 at £352,062 before stabilising around the £341,000–£352,000 range through 2025.
What Stands Out — Flats represent the largest share of activity yet remain significantly more affordable than detached properties, creating a stark two-tier market. This volume-versus-value split means the area caters to both first-time buyers and those seeking larger family homes, though inventory patterns clearly favour the former segment.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Road | 328 | £196,013 |
| Wimborne Road | 246 | £218,170 |
| West Cliff Road | 218 | £329,194 |
| Manor Road | 175 | £373,507 |
| Surrey Road | 173 | £231,662 |
| Branksome Wood Road | 139 | £287,609 |
| Sea Road | 132 | £192,010 |
| Belle Vue Road | 128 | £269,686 |
| Richmond Park Road | 119 | £200,214 |
| Knyveton Road | 112 | £206,344 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 22 Romney Road | BH10 6JR | £560,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 83A Ensbury Park Road | BH9 2SH | £160,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 204 Malmesbury Park Road | BH8 8PP | £295,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 45 Knights Road | BH11 9SY | £222,500 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 75, WEST CLIFF STUDIOS, 7 Durley Gardens | BH2 5HT | £115,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 8, GARDEN VIEW, 38 Branksome Wood Road | BH4 9LA | £300,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 79 Oswald Road | BH9 2TG | £340,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 26 Bennett Road | BH8 8QG | £275,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 5, 16 St Catherines Road | BH6 4AA | £250,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 32, BARONSMEDE, 17 Branksome Wood Road | BH2 6DE | £250,000 | Flat |
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Yes. The average property price in Bournemouth has increased by 15% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £343,176 and the median at £300,000.
The mean average property price in Bournemouth is £343,176 based on 15,424 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £300,000.
The most expensive property type in Bournemouth is detached homes, averaging £510,249. The most affordable is flats, averaging £234,883. There have been 15,424 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 15,424 property sales recorded in Bournemouth over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Christchurch Road with 328 sales.
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