BH16 in Poole has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.4% in property prices alongside 4.8% annual rental growth, indicating a rental-focused market dynamic. The postcode scores 51.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 59th percentile nationally. Currently classified at the latent gentrification stage, the district shows characteristics typical of areas in early phases of neighbourhood change. The divergence between price and rental growth suggests investors may find stronger yield opportunities than capital appreciation historically, though market conditions remain mixed relative to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Poole · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.6 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Poole (BH16) common questions
Is Poole up and coming?
Poole (BH16) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 50% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Poole safe?
Poole has a safety score of 59/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Poole?
The average property price in Poole (BH16) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Poole?
The median monthly rent in Poole (BH16) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Poole?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Broadstone (BH18), Poole (BH17), Poole (BH14), Poole (BH13), Poole (BH12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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