Postcode BH8 9SL 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 Throop & Muscliffe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Throop & Muscliffe is £57,236 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Throop & Muscliffe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Throop & Muscliffe has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Throop & Muscliffe is £57,236 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from BH8 9SL.
Throop & Muscliffe near BH8 9SL 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 1.8 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 9SL postcode area, located within Throop & Muscliffe, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Castle Lane West Store | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0EQ | Walking directions to Castle Lane West Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3LD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Local Shop | Brockenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9RG | Walking directions to Local Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 126 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Star Stores | Charminster Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1SE | Walking directions to Star Stores |
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 9SL, 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.