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BH9 3JT

Castle Lane West

Moordown

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Detailed insights for BH9 3JT

Overview

Postcode BH9 3JT 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 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 nearest station is Bournemouth, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Moordown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from BH9 3JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Moordown near BH9 3JT 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 3JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRedhill CommonLargeWalking directions to Redhill Common

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£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 3JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 3JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2025Flat 2, 47, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LHFlatsLeasehold£170,000
08 Sept 202512, Petit Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JEDetachedFreehold£490,000
30 Jun 20259, Petit Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3JESemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
02 Jun 202530, Cheddington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3NBDetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Feb 202523, Cheddington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3NBDetachedFreehold£449,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH9 3JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Epiphany SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMuscliff Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH9 3JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH9 3JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPets At HomeCastle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JSWalking directions to Pets At Home
0.2 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 miTesco ExpressTolpuddle Gardens, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3REWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miMoordown SupermarketWimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2BJWalking directions to Moordown Supermarket

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 3JT, 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 3JT

Is BH9 3JT (Moordown) safe?

The area around BH9 3JT 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 3JT?

The median sale price around BH9 3JT 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 3JT?

There are 10 schools close to BH9 3JT, including The Epiphany School (Good), St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Muscliff Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH9 3JT?

BH9 3JT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH9 3JT 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.