Research · 14 October 2026
South Coast Asking vs Sold Prices
Across Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth, homes are listed above what they sell for. Portsmouth has the widest overall gap at 9.6%, Southampton follows at 9.4%, and Bournemouth is closest at 3.4%. The gap varies a lot by property type, so the right offer depends on the home, not the city.
Overall gap by city
Bournemouth
+3.4%
£320,435 asking vs £310,000 sold
Southampton
+9.4%
£258,106 asking vs £236,000 sold
Portsmouth
+9.6%
£275,000 asking vs £251,000 sold
Gap by property type
| Type | Bournemouth | Southampton | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | +3.4% (£320,435 vs £310,000) | +9.4% (£258,106 vs £236,000) | +9.6% (£275,000 vs £251,000) |
| Flat | +13.2% (£221,955 vs £196,000) | +5.8% (£161,799 vs £153,000) | +5.4% (£175,000 vs £166,000) |
| Terraced | +4.9% (£306,250 vs £292,000) | +7.1% (£270,000 vs £252,000) | −2.2% (£270,000 vs £276,000) |
| Semi-detached | −2.0% (£349,950 vs £357,000) | +3.5% (£325,000 vs £314,000) | 0.0% (£350,000 vs £350,000) |
| Detached | +4.4% (£575,000 vs £551,000) | +13.4% (£475,000 vs £419,000) | +6.0% (£550,000 vs £519,000) |
Asking = median asking price of current listings. Sold = average sold price, UK House Price Index (July 2026, provisional).
What stands out
- Bournemouth flats have the widest gap of any type: 13.2% above sold prices, with an average of 339 days on the market.
- Southampton detached homes are listed 13.4% (£56,000) above sold prices.
- Portsmouth terraced homes are listed 2.2% below sold prices, and Bournemouth semi-detached homes 2.0% below.
- Median time on market: Bournemouth 159 days, Southampton 143 days, Portsmouth 129 days.
“The gap between asking and sold prices on the south coast is real. Knowing it puts you in a stronger position than most buyers.”
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