Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BH1 postcode area, covering Bournemouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£179,167
Median price
£156,250
5-year trend
+53.4%
Total sales
19,046
The BH1 area has 465 individual postcodes with 19,046 registered sales. Prices are +55.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bournemouth. The five-year price movement is +53.4%.
A popular coastal town with sandy beaches, a large student population and direct trains to London Waterloo.
🚆 Main station
Bournemouth
⏱️ London commute
~105 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bournemouth School for Girls (Outstanding)
BH1 averages £179,167, placing it in the affordable category, +55.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,046 recorded sales across 465 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BH1 is +53.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BH1 1QX
£162,743 avg · 230 sales
BH1 3PF
£142,607 avg · 222 sales
BH1 4AY
£75,393 avg · 212 sales
BH1 1QG
£87,788 avg · 199 sales
BH1 3QJ
£144,525 avg · 197 sales
BH1 1RQ
£178,012 avg · 163 sales
BH1 4EP
£104,400 avg · 149 sales
BH1 2LH
£233,783 avg · 143 sales
BH1 1HY
£130,621 avg · 137 sales
This BH1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BH1 postcode area is £179,167, based on 19,046 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bournemouth.
Properties in BH1 average £179,167, which is +55.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£156,250) is 12.8% below the average (£179,167), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BH1 have moved +53.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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