Affordability in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £918 | +2.8% |
| 2 bed | £1,169 | +2.7% |
| 3 bed | £1,456 | +3.0% |
| 4+ bed | £2,080 | +2.2% |
| All sizes | £1,398 | +2.8% |
Who lives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The median house price in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £340,000 (ONS, 2025), about 9.1× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £1,169 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.