Postcode BH8 9HJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.7 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 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Townsend & Strouden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Townsend & Strouden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 9HJ.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 9HJ 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 182 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Muscliff & Strouden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £170,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £288,750 |
10 year median price trend in Muscliff & Strouden Park
In the BH8 9HJ postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 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 |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH8 9HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Toby Edward George Slade
Muscliff & Strouden Park - Elected 24 Oct 2024
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.