Postcode BH8 0JP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.4 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 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Littledown Centre.
Townsend & Strouden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Townsend & Strouden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from BH8 0JP.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 0JP 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Littledown Centre | Large | Walking directions to Littledown Centre |
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 0JP postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 0JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 771 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.