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BH9 3JB

Valette Road

Moordown

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Overview

Postcode BH9 3JB is located in an urban city, within the Moordown area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Moordown area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moordown is £65,602 per year. The median sale price in Moordown is £375,000 (around £356 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £445,000. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Redhill Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Moordown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,163 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Moordown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BH9 3JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Moordown near BH9 3JB 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH9 3JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRedhill CommonLargeWalking directions to Redhill Common
0.5 miMoordown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Moordown Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
4,874.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.62(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.8(-14%)
Shoplifting
12.22(+85%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+121%)
Public order
4.65(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
84.55%
Other White
15
4.55%
Arab
7
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.82%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.18%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.77%
No qualifications
41
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
52
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.9%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Moordown

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £356
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £445K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (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
Detached94£407,500£361
Semi-Detached15£325,000£374
Terraced4£256,500£312
Flats24£212,000£321

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£300,000£170,000£265,000£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£406,750£180,000£325,000£208,000
2026£407,500£219,750£335,000£322,500
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£285£238£276£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£374£328£366£325
2026£357£323£390£328
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 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202512, Petit Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JEDetachedFreehold£490,000
30 Jun 20259, Petit Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JESemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
17 Jul 2025Epics Uk, Priory View Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JGOtherFreehold£270,000
19 Jun 202631, Priory View Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
12 Jun 202645, Priory View Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JQDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BH9 3JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryThe Epiphany SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimaryHill View Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimarySt. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH9 3JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH9 3JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPets At HomeCastle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JSWalking directions to Pets At Home
0.3 miAsda Express126 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2BNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMoordown SupermarketWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2BJWalking directions to Moordown Supermarket
0.4 miTesco ExpressTolpuddle Gardens, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3REWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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 3JB, 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 009CE01015324
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH9 3JB

Is BH9 3JB (Moordown) safe?

The area around BH9 3JB 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH9 3JB?

The median sale price around BH9 3JB in Moordown is £375,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH9 3JB?

There are 10 schools close to BH9 3JB, including The Epiphany School (Good), Hill View Primary Academy (Good) and St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BH9 3JB?

BH9 3JB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH9 3JB (Moordown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH9 3JB 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).