Overview for Methuen Close, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8BY

Introduction

Bournemouth is a coastal resort town on the south coast in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole borough of Dorset, England. The town's urban subdivision had a population of 187,503 at the 2011 census making it the largest town in the county; the town is part of the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a population of 465,000.

Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, in an area of deserted heathland occasionally visited by fishermen and smugglers, as a health resort, Bournemouth became a town in 1870, with growth from the arrival of the railway. Bournemouth lies in the historic county of Hampshire. Following the local government reorganisation in 1974 the town was transferred to the county of Dorset, governed by Dorset County Council. Although the borough gained unitary authority in 1997, it retained Dorset's ceremonial county functions and emergency services. In April 2019, the borough was replaced by the current borough, also with unitary authority status, governing the town, Poole, Christchurch and surrounding areas.

Victorian architecture is notable in town centre. The 202-foot (62 m) spire of St Peter's Church, one of three Grade I listed churches in the borough, is a local landmark. The town's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, attracting over five million visitors annually with its beaches and popular nightlife. It is also a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and a financial sector that is worth more than £1 billion in gross value added.

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Summary for Methuen Close, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8BY

South West
This postcode is in the
East Cliff & Springbourne
within
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BH8 8BY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
36
In Progress
74
Completed
7
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near BH8 8BY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Methuen Close, BH8 8BY that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BH8 8BY

View traffic levels near Methuen Close, BH8 8BY from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Methuen Close, BH8 8BY and the surrounding area

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Bournemouth and nearby Videos From YouTube

4K Drone Aerial Video of Little Sea, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, UK

I have done a small hike at Old Harry Rocks at Studland, Dorset, and I decided to go back to Bournemouth by foot on the beach.

Channel: SteveHardyImages (View Channel)

Published: 6 Jun 2022

Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Bournemouth East - West neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Bournemouth East - West Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
77
Jan 2024
109
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
62
Jan 2024
62
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
29
Jan 2024
30

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Bournemouth East parliamentary constituency.

Bournemouth East is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Mr Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Methuen Close, BH8 8BY

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BH8 8BY

Latitude
50.729648
Longitude
-1.858545

Residents at BH8 8BY

Households
37
Male
31
Female
48
People per Household
2.14

Sunrise and Sunset at BH8 8BY

Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:22

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BH8 8BY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear12.33%
Cloudy65.33%
Rain9.96%
Windy12.38%
Other0.00%

Deprivation Index

9.9 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BH8 8BY

Active
1
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for BH8 8BY

Introduced
1 Aug 2007

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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