Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BH8 postcode area, covering Bournemouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£207,055
Median price
£173,500
5-year trend
+17.8%
Total sales
18,181
The BH8 area has 549 individual postcodes with 18,181 registered sales. Prices are +48.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bournemouth. The five-year price movement is +17.8%.
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)
With an average of £207,055, BH8 is a mid-range area, +48.1% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 18,181 recorded sales across 549 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BH8 is +17.8%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
BH8 8UA
£168,813 avg · 248 sales
BH8 8LP
£159,953 avg · 240 sales
BH8 9DA
£86,422 avg · 166 sales
BH8 8TW
£130,714 avg · 155 sales
BH8 8NG
£195,019 avg · 153 sales
BH8 8TH
£149,295 avg · 143 sales
BH8 8JH
£108,266 avg · 138 sales
BH8 8NY
£168,738 avg · 132 sales
BH8 9TF
£106,071 avg · 122 sales
This BH8 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 BH8 postcode area is £207,055, based on 18,181 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bournemouth.
Properties in BH8 average £207,055, which is +48.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£173,500) is 16.2% below the average (£207,055), 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 BH8 have moved +17.8% 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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