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BH9 3LP

Larksfield Avenue

Muscliff & Strouden Park

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Detailed insights for BH9 3LP

Overview

Postcode BH9 3LP is located in an urban city, within the Muscliff & Strouden Park area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Throop & Muscliffe area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Throop & Muscliffe is £57,236 per year. The median sale price in Muscliff & Strouden Park is £345,000 (around £395 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,000 and £427,500. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Muscliff Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Throop & Muscliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,150 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Throop & Muscliffe has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Throop & Muscliffe is £57,236 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH9 3LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Throop & Muscliffe near BH9 3LP 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH9 3LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMuscliff ParkMediumWalking directions to Muscliff Park

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
4,818 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.02(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(+6%)
Vehicle crime
5.15(+78%)
Shoplifting
5.15(-22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
72.54%
Other White
31
7.81%
Indian
18
4.53%
Bangladeshi
12
3.02%
Other
11
2.77%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
30.46%
Level 3 (A level)
66
21.85%
No qualifications
51
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.89%
Apprenticeship
19
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
36.73%
Owns outright
42
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.33%
Social rents from council
15
10.2%
Shared ownership
8
5.44%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Muscliff & Strouden Park

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £395
Sales (last 12 months): 193
Typical range (middle 50%): £285K – £428K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Muscliff & Strouden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Muscliff & Strouden Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£447,500£405
Semi-Detached41£340,000£405
Terraced59£285,000£387
Flats11£176,000£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Muscliff & Strouden Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Muscliff & Strouden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326,000£142,500£247,500£233,500
2017£342,000£160,000£270,500£242,000
2018£362,500£159,950£277,500£248,000
2019£360,000£155,000£282,000£250,000
2020£375,000£164,000£290,000£257,500
2021£427,250£183,750£311,250£260,000
2022£450,000£187,000£345,000£300,000
2023£420,000£175,000£323,500£295,000
2024£417,500£187,500£345,000£300,000
2025£449,000£210,500£340,000£282,500
2026£455,000£182,500£357,500£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Muscliff & Strouden Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Muscliff & Strouden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£251£335£331
2017£339£292£331£335
2018£354£284£326£361
2019£343£310£342£347
2020£358£319£351£358
2021£386£300£357£363
2022£442£370£426£417
2023£422£318£404£401
2024£427£383£388£394
2025£419£314£410£390
2026£404£390£407£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Muscliff & Strouden Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Muscliff & Strouden Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 3LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH9 3LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20256, Larksfield Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Jun 20251A, Larksfield Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9 3LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£362,500
20 Apr 202634, Tweedale Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
09 Oct 202514, Tweedale Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
29 Aug 202589, Tarrant Road, Bournemouth, BH9 3PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the BH9 3LP postcode area, located within Throop & Muscliffe, there are 5 primary and 3 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 3LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMuscliff Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryThe Epiphany SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondaryBournemouth School for GirlsAcademy converter

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH9 3LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodCastle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3LDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miCastle Lane West StoreCastle Lane West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0EQWalking directions to Castle Lane West Store
0.3 miAsda Express126 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miTesco ExpressTolpuddle Gardens, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3REWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLocal ShopBrockenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9RGWalking directions to Local Shop

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 3LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Toby Edward George Slade

Muscliff & Strouden Park - Elected 24 Oct 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Throop & MuscliffeE02003175
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 007BE01015349
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH9 3LP

Is BH9 3LP (Throop & Muscliffe) safe?

The area around BH9 3LP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH9 3LP?

The median sale price around BH9 3LP in Muscliff & Strouden Park is £345,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH9 3LP?

There are 8 schools close to BH9 3LP, including Muscliff Primary School (Good), The Epiphany School (Good) and Bournemouth School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BH9 3LP?

BH9 3LP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH9 3LP (Throop & Muscliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH9 3LP is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Toby Edward George Slade (Conservative and Unionist Party).