Dawn Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 4BL is located in the Wallisdown & Winton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawn Close, Bournemouth, BH10 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 4BS, BH10 4BT, BH10 4FJ, BH10 4BJ, BH10 4DT, BH10 4BP, BH10 4BH, BH10 4EW, BH10 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 4BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 36.2% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 17.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 16.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 22.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 89.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 86.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 86.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawn Close was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dawn Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dawn Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2025-03-24 | £330,711 |
| 6 Dawn Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-10 | £368,314 |
| 8 Dawn Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-11-06 | £313,873 |
| 5 Dawn Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-06-29 | £396,235 |
| 3 Dawn Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2005-08-25 | £431,345 |
BH10 4BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BH10 4BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Junior School Hadow Road , BH10 5HT | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | - not rated | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 986 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 113 yd | |
| Slades Park Pavillion | Ensbury Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 698 yd | |
| St Thomas Community Centre | St Thomas's Church Hall, St Thomas's Church, Western Avenue | 844 yd | |
| Bournemouth Football Club | Victoria Park, Namu Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 512 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 802 yd | |
| Dylan's Kitchen and Bar | Dylons Bar, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 985 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 997 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Hong Kong | 63 Columbia Road | 648 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 699 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 699 yd | |
| Champion Pizza | 1-3 Columbia Road | 768 yd | |
| China Town | 5 Columbia Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 577 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Victoria Avenue Tennis Club Victoria Avenue | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.