Bournemouth Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

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The Bournemouth property market recorded 2,272 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £302,000. This places Bournemouth £41k below the Dorset county median of £343,250, and £17k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Bournemouth have shown modest growth, with a year-on-year change of +0.7%. Within Dorset, Bournemouth ranks 7th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 1st by transaction volume.

Bournemouth median prices have moved from £310,000 in Q1 2025 to £306,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -1.3% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Bournemouth vary significantly by type. The table below compares Bournemouth prices with Dorset county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Bournemouth command £450,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £200,000. The £250k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Bournemouth recorded 5 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.2% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Bournemouth traded at a premium of 37.9% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Dorset market, 29 new-build completions were recorded — see our Dorset property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Bournemouth, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £120,500 to £597,500 illustrates the breadth of the Bournemouth market.

For developers considering Bournemouth, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £302,000 and detached homes at £450,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Bournemouth scheme with a GDV of £450,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £292,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 0.7% year-on-year, Bournemouth presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Bournemouth's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Dorset:

For the full Dorset town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Dorset property market report.