Postcode BH8 9LU 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 57.5 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Littledown Centre.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 273 ft away from BH8 9LU.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 9LU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Littledown Centre | Large | Walking directions to Littledown Centre |
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 9LU postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 2 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 | Asda | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 771 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PE | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.