Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Published at local authority grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | £2,697 | +4.1% | +1.1% | 147,903 |
| Plymouth (Jul 2026) | £2,535 | +4.9% | +1.8% | 119,420 |
| Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole | £2,508 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 175,117 |
| Dorset | £2,412 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 151,099 |
| Cornwall | £2,312 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 228,201 |
| South West (Jul 2026) | £2,537 | +4.6% | +1.5% | 2,505,090 |
| United Kingdom (Jul 2026) | £2,642 | +4.2% | +1.2% | 30,263,016 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at South West prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 61.5 healthy years at birth (58.8–64.2) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 61.4 healthy years at birth (59.1–63.8) · England 60.9 — not significantly different from England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.