Updated 1 November 2026
Welcome to our November update on the local property market. Each month we pull together the latest official figures for Poole and Bournemouth and add what we’re seeing day to day in our own branches. The short version: prices across BCP are still a little lower than a year ago, rents are still rising but more gently, and Poole’s sold prices have levelled off after a softer summer.
The headlines
- Average house price across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: £310,000 (August 2026, provisional). That’s 1.9% lower than a year earlier (£316,000).
- Average private rent: £1,400 a month (September 2026), up 2.2% on a year ago (£1,369). That’s about £150 a month above the South West average of £1,251.
- First-time buyers paid £249,000 on average in August, down from £254,000 a year earlier.
- Based on homes sold over the past year, Poole averaged £419,516 (similar to the year before) and Bournemouth averaged £348,608 (down 2%).
What’s changed since last month? The ONS has now published its August figures, and the BCP average is unchanged at £310,000, still 1.9% down on the year. Rent growth has slowed a little, from 2.8% to 2.2%, and it’s now running below the South West as a whole (4.2%). Poole’s sold-price average has firmed up, from 5% down last month to roughly level with a year ago. In the neighbourhoods, Sandbanks has swung from 16% down to 28% up and Queens Park from 4% up to 12% down. Both are areas where a handful of sales can move the average a long way, so read them as a guide rather than a precise valuation.
Poole
Homes sold in Poole over the past year averaged £419,516, similar to the year before and 12% below the 2022 peak of £474,367. Detached homes averaged £597,914, semi-detached homes £349,839 and flats £289,446.
Across Poole the picture is still mixed. A few high-value sales have lifted the Sandbanks average sharply (up 28%), but most of the areas around the harbour are a little lower than a year ago: Ashley Cross is down 9%, Parkstone 7%, and Lower Parkstone and Branksome both 5%. Further inland, Oakdale is up 4%, while Broadstone, Canford Heath and Verwood are holding steady.
| Area | Average sold price (last 12 months) | Change on previous year |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbanks | £1,341,426 | Up 28% |
| Lilliput | £659,164 | Down 3% |
| Lower Parkstone | £532,249 | Down 5% |
| Broadstone | £482,265 | Similar |
| Parkstone | £418,828 | Down 7% |
| Verwood | £403,437 | Similar |
| Ashley Cross | £385,639 | Down 9% |
| Oakdale | £372,202 | Up 4% |
| Canford Heath | £326,300 | Similar |
| Branksome | £310,665 | Down 5% |
Bournemouth
Homes sold in Bournemouth over the past year averaged £348,608, 2% lower than the year before and close to the 2023 peak of £351,684. Detached homes averaged £496,871, semi-detached homes £347,152 and flats £227,005.
Most of Bournemouth’s neighbourhoods have edged up over the year, with Redhill and Boscombe both up 7%, Moordown 4%, Kinson 3%, and Southbourne and Winton 2%. Queens Park is the exception this month, down 12%, while Westbourne (down 3%) and Charminster (down 1%) have eased slightly.
| Area | Average sold price (last 12 months) | Change on previous year |
|---|---|---|
| Southbourne | £447,819 | Up 2% |
| Redhill | £413,047 | Up 7% |
| Queens Park | £387,710 | Down 12% |
| Moordown | £367,467 | Up 4% |
| Winton | £346,891 | Up 2% |
| Westbourne | £331,440 | Down 3% |
| Kinson | £321,209 | Up 3% |
| Charminster | £309,338 | Down 1% |
| Boscombe | £306,638 | Up 7% |
What we’re seeing at Athertons
Across our Poole, Bournemouth and Verwood offices, the homes that are selling well are the ones that are well presented and priced realistically from the start. As we head towards the end of the year, buyers who are out looking tend to be serious about moving, and they’re still comparing carefully, so a strong first impression online really counts.
What it means for you
If you’re selling: Prices have steadied in Poole and are close to their peak in much of Bournemouth, but buyers still have plenty of choice. Pricing right from day one gives you the best chance of a good result. Good photography, a video tour and an honest valuation make a real difference.
If you’re buying: In the areas where prices are a little lower than a year ago, such as Ashley Cross, Parkstone and Queens Park, there may be more room to negotiate. In areas where prices are still rising, such as Redhill and Boscombe, be ready to move quickly when the right home comes up.
If you’re a landlord: Rents in BCP are still rising and remain around £150 a month above the South West average, so tenant demand is solid, even if growth has slowed a little. With the Renters’ Rights Act changes coming in, it’s a good time to check your paperwork and make sure your property is fully compliant.
Want to know what your home is worth in today’s market? Book a free, no-obligation valuation or call your local branch and we’ll give you an honest view.
Sources: Office for National Statistics, Housing prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (house prices to August 2026, rents to September 2026). Rightmove sold house prices based on HM Land Registry data for Poole, Bournemouth and individual neighbourhoods, accessed 1 November 2026. Area averages cover homes sold over the previous 12 months and can move a lot where few sales take place.
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