Mortgages · Bournemouth

Mortgages in Bournemouth. The typical home needs £31,018 down.

The average home in Bournemouth (the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole area) is £310,176 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, down 1.9% on a year earlier. With a 10% deposit of £31,018, you would borrow £279,158.

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£310,176average home, UK HPI
£31,01810% deposit
£62,035household income at 4.5× the loan
£509stamp duty for a first-time buyer

The short answer

Mortgages in Bournemouth, in 30 seconds

The price: The average home in Bournemouth is £310,176.
The deposit: 10% is £31,018. 5% deposit mortgages exist, but the rates are higher.
The income: Many lenders cap borrowing at around 4.5 times income, so a £279,158 loan needs roughly £62,035 a year, alone or jointly.
The advice: A free consultation with a specialist adviser looks at deals across the market for your own numbers.

Ten years of prices

Bournemouth house prices since 2016

From £254,364 to £310,176. Up 3.5% over five years.

Average price each year to August 2026, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.

Nearby

How Bournemouth compares with its neighbours

Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.

Dorchester £328,589+9%
Bournemouth £310,176+3.5%

FAQ

Mortgages in Bournemouth: your questions

How much deposit do I need to buy in Bournemouth?

At the average price of £310,176, a 10% deposit is £31,018 and 5% is £15,509. A bigger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

What salary do I need for a mortgage in Bournemouth?

With 10% down on the average home, the loan is £279,158. At 4.5 times income that means around £62,035 a year. Each lender sets its own limits, so treat this as a starting point.

Have Bournemouth house prices gone up?

Over five years the average home is up 3.5%, and over the last year it is down 1.9%.

How do Bournemouth house prices compare with nearby towns?

The average home in Bournemouth is £310,176. It costs more in Dorchester (£328,589).

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