Living in Muscliff
A popular family suburb next to the Stour Valley, with good-sized homes and gardens, green space and Castlepoint shopping close by.
Average sold prices from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered in the 12 months to April 2026.
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Muscliff at a glance
Muscliff sits on the northern edge of Bournemouth, next to Throop and the River Stour. It is a settled residential area of detached and semi-detached family homes, many with good-sized gardens, which makes it a favourite with families.
The Stour Valley Nature Reserve, Muscliff Park and Redhill Common offer plenty of outdoor space, while Castlepoint shopping centre and the shops on Castle Lane West and Charminster Road are close by. Regular buses run into the town centre and the A338 and A31 are easy to reach.
Life in Muscliff
Stour Valley
Riverside walks and the Stour Valley Nature Reserve on the doorstep.
Family homes
Good-sized houses and gardens in quiet residential streets.
Great schools nearby
Local primaries and both Bournemouth grammar schools close by.
Schools in and around Muscliff
Primary
- Muscliff Primary School
- The Epiphany School
- Moordown St John’s CE Primary School
- Winton Primary School
Secondary
- Bournemouth School (boys’ grammar school)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (girls’ grammar school)
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Catchment areas and admissions change, so please check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Recently sold in and around Muscliff
A selection of homes we have recently sold or agreed sales on nearby. Thinking of selling? We have buyers looking now.
Portswood Drive, Redhill Court Portswood Drive, BH10
Stinsford Close, Bournemouth, BH9
Gunville Crescent, Bournemouth, BH9
Rownhams Road, Bournemouth, BH8
Colehill Crescent, Bournemouth, BH9
Diamond Place, Bournemouth, BH8
Estate agents and letting agents in Muscliff
Athertons is an independent estate and letting agent based at 508 Wimborne Road, Winton, just minutes from Muscliff. Our Bournemouth team sells and lets homes across Muscliff and the surrounding area, with honest valuations, professional marketing and a personal service from start to finish.
Selling in Muscliff
Free valuations, professional photography and marketing on all the major property portals.
Letting in Muscliff
Tenant find, rent collection and fully managed lettings, with every compliance check covered.
Buying or renting
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Call our Bournemouth office on 01202 512348 or visit our Bournemouth branch page.
The Muscliff property market
The average sold price in Muscliff is around £363,549. Average prices were about 6% lower than the previous year but remain slightly above the 2022 peak. Our Bournemouth team sells and lets homes here every week, so for an accurate figure for your own home, book a free valuation.
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Photo: River Stour near Muscliff by Robert Linsdell (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.