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2 bed flat for sale Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5

Asking price

£185,000

Added on 23/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £293 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold; 173 years left(from the agent's description)

Service charge £931 a yearNo ground rent (peppercorn)

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

About this property

Situated in a sought-after residential location on Florence Road, Bournemouth, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment offers generous accommodation and excellent long-term value, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike.

The property features a bright and comfortable living space, a fitted kitchen, and two well-proportioned bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with both a bath and separate shower, providing practicality and convenience for modern living.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,624
Band B

£1,894
Band C

£2,165
Band D

£2,436
Band E

£2,977
Band F

£3,518
Band G

£4,059
Band H

£4,871

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 2026/27 bills run from £1,624 a year in band A to £4,871 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £185,000

2 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

100 comparables · within 1 mile

Cheaper than 65% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £185,000 Median £200,000 · £149,500 – £291,000

Per square foot

£293 6% over

2-bed flats nearby £277

Against sold prices

16% under

BH5 sold median £348 / sq ft, 301 sales

Compared with 100 2-bed flats for sale within 1 mile, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in BH5 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in BH5 →

Location

Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £185,000

£92k £278k

Deposit10% £19,000

£0 £185k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £166,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £37,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
5, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2026	538 sq ft £353/sq ft	538 sq ft	£353	£190,000
8, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2026	538 sq ft £334/sq ft	538 sq ft	£334	£180,000
Flat 8, Darwin Court, 9, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	517 sq ft £353/sq ft	517 sq ft	£353	£182,500
Flat 8, 19, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2024	377 sq ft £522/sq ft	377 sq ft	£522	£196,500
Flat 4, Santana, 11, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2024	377 sq ft £491/sq ft	377 sq ft	£491	£185,000
Flat 4, Reefside, 7, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2023	n/a	n/a	n/a	£178,000
1, Cambridge House, 5, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2022	592 sq ft £399/sq ft	592 sq ft	£399	£236,000
Flat 3, Darwin Court, 9, Florence Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2022	549 sq ft £359/sq ft	549 sq ft	£359	£197,000