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Townsend & Strouden

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About

Townsend & Strouden is a mainly residential ward to the north‑east of Bournemouth town centre, made up of short terraces, semi‑detached housing and small pockets of mid‑20th‑century development. Streets are arranged around local green spaces and playing fields, and the area is served by a parade of shops on Strouden Avenue that includes a bakery, convenience stores and small takeaways. Primary schools, a community centre and health services sit within easy walking distance for many residents, creating a neighbourhood where daily needs are close at hand.

Public transport links run through the ward, providing direct routes to Bournemouth town centre and nearby parts of the borough. Community groups use the recreation grounds for sports and seasonal events, and the layout of the ward means many homes back onto narrow lanes and allotments that are part of the local street pattern. The mix of housing types and the small local shopping streets give Townsend & Strouden a clearly residential character focused on everyday life rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Townsend & Strouden has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Townsend & Strouden is £44,470 per year. There are 3 schools in Townsend & Strouden: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Townsend & Strouden is home to around 6,451 people, with a population density of about 2,434.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Townsend & Strouden Population
6,451
Population density
2,434.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.8(+34%)
Shoplifting
36.12(+446%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.41(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+94%)
Other theft
7.91(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,993
77.41%
Other White
482
7.47%
Other Asian
150
2.33%
Other
132
2.05%
Indian
126
1.95%
Total population: 6,450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,430
27.28%
No qualifications
1,079
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
826
15.76%
Level 3 (A level)
787
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
602
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
824
29.77%
Owns with a mortgage
673
24.31%
Social rents from council
625
22.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
12.25%
Other social rented
244
8.82%
Total households: 2,768

Property prices in Townsend & Strouden

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Townsend & Strouden area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Townsend & Strouden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Townsend & Strouden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£212,500
Terraced10£275,000
Detached28£478,500
Semi-Detached7£325,000

10 years median price trend in Townsend & Strouden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Townsend & Strouden.

All postcodes in Townsend & Strouden

BH89UW

Yeomans Road

BH89LW

Craigmoor Avenue

BH89PD

Evershot Road

BH89LS

Craigmoor Avenue

BH89LU

Craigmoor Close

BH89NY

Bradpole Road

BH80LR

Birch Drive

BH80JN

Jewell Road

BH89NT

Wordsworth Avenue

BH80JF

Ibbertson Way

BH89LL

Longbarrow Close

BH80JD

Ibbertson Road

BH80LB

Swansbury Drive

BH89PG

Mallard Close

BH89LN

Cooper Dean Drive

BH89SR

Uplands Road

BH89NN

Normanhurst Avenue

BH80LY

Stacey Gardens

BH89PB

Evershot Road

BH80HW

Hastings Road

BH89TZ

Castle Lane West

BH80LG

Tyrrell Gardens

BH89UB

Yeomans Road

BH89UD

Castle Lane West

BH80HJ

Woodbury Avenue

BH89TY

Castle Lane West

BH89JX

High Trees Avenue

BH89JW

Parkway Drive

BH89UG

Castle Lane West

BH89NQ

Feversham Avenue

BH89LT

Craigmoor Avenue

BH89LZ

Balmoral Avenue

BH80JT

Cheshire Drive

BH80JU

Cheshire Drive

BH89BE

Craigmoor Avenue

BH80FD

Cheshire Gardens

BH80HU

Barrow Road

BH80LE

Hopkins Close

BH80LL

Stone Gardens

BH80LD

Swansbury Drive

BH80FG

Muscliff & Strouden Park

BH80JA

Ibbertson Road

BH89NP

Normanhurst Avenue

BH80DD

Throop Close

BH89JQ

Leydene Avenue

BH89JT

Linkside Avenue

BH89UQ

Castle Lane West

BH89TP

Yeomans Road

BH89PE

Mallard Road

BH89TR

Castle Lane West

BH89PQ

Cattistock Road

BH80EE

Holdenhurst Village Road

BH89PA

Bradpole Road

BH80LH

Jewell Road

BH89UF

Castle Lane West

BH89LR

Craigmoor Avenue

BH89UT

Hamblin Way

BH89NW

Normanhurst Avenue

BH89UZ

Yeomans Road

BH89JP

Parkway Drive

BH80BP

Yeomans Way

BH80JR

Jewell Road

BH80LW

Jewell Road

BH89XA

Yeomans Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.