Cost of Living in BH2

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

BH2 at a glance

Postcode district (BH2)
£223k
Median home price
1,173
Sales (last 5y)
-20%
vs national median
£180
Est. council tax / mo
5.1/10
Deprivation decile

Figures describe the BH2 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). 2026/27 estimate using the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.

House prices in BH2

Postcode district (BH2)

Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.

Property typeMedian priceSales (5y)vs national
Detached£735,00028+£320k
Semi-detached£575,0009+£315k
Terraced£375,00042+£155k
Flat£202,5001,094−£28k

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).

Council tax in BH2

Band C
Estimated band
£2,165
Estimated annual cost
£180
Monthly (approx)

Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.

Affordability & area context

Postcode district (BH2)

BH2 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.1 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 10 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 20% less than the national median.