Cost of Living in BH18
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH18 at a glance
Postcode district (BH18)Figures describe the BH18 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in BH18
Postcode district (BH18)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £540,000 | 619 | +£130k |
| Semi-detached | £400,000 | 57 | +£140k |
| Terraced | £336,800 | 9 | +£122k |
| Flat | £285,000 | 124 | +£55k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in BH18
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (BH18)BH18 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8.6 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 14 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 88% more than the national median.