Postcode BH8 0JR 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 high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Townsend & Strouden is £41,800 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 1.3 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 4,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Townsend & Strouden has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.0% 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 of residents in Townsend & Strouden is £41,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from BH8 0JR.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 0JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £369,000 in Muscliff & Strouden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £975,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £427,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £349,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £305,000 |
10 years price trend in Muscliff & Strouden Park
In the BH8 0JR postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LW | |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 771 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.