Houses for sale in Townsend, BH8, Dorset

Frequently asked questions about buying in Townsend

What is the average house price in Townsend?

The average home for sale in Townsend is priced at £395,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £425,000. This is based on the 23 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Townsend?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Townsend costs £355,000 and a 3-bedroom home £425,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £70,000.

What price range should I expect in Townsend?

Most homes in Townsend are priced between £244,000 and £539,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £280,000, and one in five £500,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Townsend?

There are 22 homes for sale in Townsend on Houses right now, plus 2 already under offer. 6 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Townsend?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Townsend over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £425,000, 6.3% higher than the year before (£400,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 18% and 3-bedroom homes are down 7%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Townsend?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 13 weeks. About 28% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Flats go faster, in about 9 weeks against about 13 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Townsend?

In the year to August 2026, 28 homes sold in Townsend at a typical price of £390,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £425,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Townsend?

About 7.4% gross for houses and 6.7% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Townsend over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Townsend?

Bungalows are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Townsend. Flats and apartments come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £285,000, and bungalows the most expensive, at about £425,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Townsend?

Of the areas around Townsend, Town Centre is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £210,000, followed by Springbourne (£230,000) and Parley (£463,000). Townsend itself is £425,000.

Are homes in Townsend freehold or leasehold?

About 9 in 10 homes for sale in Townsend are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Townsend?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Townsend.

Which train stations are in or near Townsend?

Townsend has no station of its own. The nearest are Pokesdown and Bournemouth.