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BH9 2UL

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Moordown

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Detailed insights for BH9 2UL

Overview

Postcode BH9 2UL is located in an urban city, within the Moordown ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Moordown area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moordown is £65,602 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Redhill Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Moordown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Moordown has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Moordown is £65,602 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH9 2UL.

Flood risk

No risk

Moordown near BH9 2UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH9 2UL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRedhill CommonLargeWalking directions to Redhill Common
0.3 miRedhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Redhill Park
0.4 miMoordown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Moordown Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
8,521.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.65(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.92(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-8%)
Other theft
3.58(-36%)
Public order
3.58(-45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
85.92%
Other White
22
6.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.64%
Indian
8
2.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.88%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
27.57%
Level 3 (A level)
66
24.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.54%
No qualifications
39
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
54.55%
Owns outright
32
26.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.01%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Moordown

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £430K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £356 per square foot) in Moordown area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £705,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moordown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached83£410,000£361
Semi-Detached15£340,000£374
Terraced3£208,000£325
Flats25£190,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moordown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moordown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,500£169,500£258,500£249,000
2017£335,000£167,000£285,000£255,000
2018£346,250£185,000£284,500£255,000
2019£348,500£185,000£290,000£262,000
2020£362,500£172,500£304,500£300,000
2021£384,000£175,000£315,000£287,500
2022£430,000£202,500£360,000£350,000
2023£432,500£195,000£345,000£325,000
2024£390,000£184,150£337,500£242,500
2025£407,500£180,000£325,000£208,000
2026£407,000£230,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moordown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moordown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£238£277£242
2017£304£269£291£362
2018£316£285£300£265
2019£310£279£297£277
2020£332£294£303£268
2021£339£304£340£314
2022£397£331£365£465
2023£379£343£341£457
2024£371£308£327£385
2025£372£334£363£325
2026£355£324£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moordown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moordown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 2UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 2UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202526, Ashton Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2TWDetachedFreehold£430,000
08 May 202634, Cowper Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2UJDetachedFreehold£450,000
24 Apr 20267B, Cowper Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2UJFlatsLeasehold£247,500
05 Dec 202513, Cowper Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2UJDetachedFreehold£500,000
28 Nov 202528, Cowper Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2UJFlatsLeasehold£222,000

Schools

In the BH9 2UL postcode area, located within Moordown, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH9 2UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoordown St John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWinton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHill View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH9 2UL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH9 2UL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMoordown SupermarketWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2BJWalking directions to Moordown Supermarket
0.2 miCo-op FoodWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2BNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBournemouth Convenience Store LtdWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2ATWalking directions to Bournemouth Convenience Store Ltd
0.3 miTesco ExpressWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2EGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food2 Columbia Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4DYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH9 2UL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alice Kate Salmon

Moordown - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Joe Salmon

Moordown - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
WardMoordownE05012667
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MoordownE02003177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 009BE01015323
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH9 2UL

Is BH9 2UL (Moordown) safe?

The area around BH9 2UL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH9 2UL?

The median sale price around BH9 2UL in Moordown is £372,500 (about £356 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH9 2UL?

There are 12 schools close to BH9 2UL, including Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winton Primary School (Good) and Hill View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH9 2UL?

BH9 2UL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH9 2UL (Moordown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH9 2UL is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alice Kate Salmon (Green Party) and Joe Salmon (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.