Postcode BH8 0LE 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 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 47.3% 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 of residents in Townsend & Strouden is £41,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from BH8 0LE.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 0LE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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 | 82 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £197,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £298,500 |
10 year median price trend in Muscliff & Strouden Park
In the BH8 0LE postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 0LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 771 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | Walking directions to Budgens |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.