The Deans is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 1QB is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Deans, Bournemouth, BH1 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6LZ, BH2 6NT, BH1 1RA, BH1 1HX, BH1 1HT, BH1 1RG, BH2 6LY, BH2 6PF, BH2 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH1 1QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 51% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 55% | 49% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 35% | -10.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 40.6% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 47.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 39.7% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 7.9% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 86.3% | 79.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 52.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 52.3% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 6% | 20.1% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 13.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 52.3% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Turkey | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Central Asia | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Deans was 121.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Deans has the 40th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Deans, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-03-06 | £507,966 |
| 10 The Deans, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2016-07-07 | £522,765 |
| 2 The Deans, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2015-06-08 | £535,835 |
| 1 The Deans, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2009-01-26 | £479,738 |
| 3 The Deans, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2006-05-04 | £488,179 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay | Turtle Bay Restaurant, The Citrus Building, 24 Madeira Road | 441 yd | |
| Cat Cafe | 119 Old Christchurch Road | 582 yd | |
| Bubble Pop Cafe & Shop | Adecco, 115 Old Christchurch Road | 598 yd | |
| Kala Thai | 127 Old Christchurch Road | 612 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 148 Old Christchurch Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce AKA K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Dean Park Crescent | 491 yd | |
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 565 yd | |
| Popworld | 156-164 Old Christchurch Road | 613 yd | |
| FYEO | For Your Eyes Only, Hanover House, 134-136 Old Christchurch Road | 613 yd | |
| Vinyl | 3 Fir Vale Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakehouse | 83 Old Christchurch Road | 612 yd | |
| Jazz Fast Food Takeaway | 1 Fir Vale Road | 654 yd | |
| Tasty | 186 Old Christchurch Road | 667 yd | |
| Subway | 166 Old Christchurch Road | 667 yd | |
| Kumpi | 75 Old Christchurch Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 698 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 705 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 766 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 837 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 69 Holdenhurst Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.