Postcode BH8 0HS is located in an urban city, within the Muscliff & Strouden Park ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Townsend & Strouden area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townsend & Strouden is £44,470 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Townsend & Strouden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Townsend & Strouden has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townsend & Strouden is £44,470 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from BH8 0HS.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 0HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £359,500 in Muscliff & Strouden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 83 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £343,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £298,500 |
10 year median price trend in Muscliff & Strouden Park
In the BH8 0HS postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 0HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Castle News, Food & Wine | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UA | Walking directions to Castle News, Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.