Property Data OutlookBournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Key indicators for buyers
The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-2.1%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 11.0x in 2021 to 9.1x today. Rising rents (£1,393/mo, +3.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole costs 9.1x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 11.0x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole is £1,393, up 3.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole price of £310,261 with a 25% deposit (£78k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,224 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,224) are £169 less than renting (£1,393). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £78k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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