Postcode BH8 9PF 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 200.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Townsend & Strouden is £41,800 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 200.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 9PF.
Townsend & Strouden near BH8 9PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £359,000 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 | 77 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £197,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Muscliff & Strouden Park
In the BH8 9PF postcode area, located within Townsend & Strouden, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9PE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Local Shop | Brockenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9RG | Walking directions to Local Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Castle News, Food & Wine | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UA | Walking directions to Castle News, Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.