Ridout Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 4BY is located in the Wallisdown & Winton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridout Close, Bournemouth, BH10 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 4HZ, BH10 4BF, BH10 4AD, BH10 4JH, BH10 4AG, BH10 4JD, BH10 4AF, BH12 5BT, BH10 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH10 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH10 4BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 43.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 36.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 43.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 17.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 22% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 91% | 79.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 10.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 79.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridout Close was 218.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.7% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridout Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ridout Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-11 | £322,145 |
| 8 Ridout Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-28 | £292,142 |
| 12 Ridout Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-04-22 | £312,984 |
| 13 Ridout Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-03-31 | £314,318 |
| 13 Ridout Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-11-02 | £273,692 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH10 4BY 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Junior School Hadow Road , BH10 5HT | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | 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 | 908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,970 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 | 4,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 863 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 908 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Than Sushi | 291 Wallisdown Road | 161 yd | |
| Lockett Fuel | 258-260 Wallisdown Road | 176 yd | |
| La Stalla Wallisdown | 270a Wallisdown Road | 221 yd | |
| Everest 29032 | 42 Kinson Road | 280 yd | |
| Nail & Beauty Coffee Salon | 327a Wallisdown Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 45 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 45 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 357 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 501 yd | |
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 300 Wallisdown Road | 328 yd | |
| The Royal Rooster | 294 Wallisdown Road | 334 yd | |
| Wok4Go | 288 Wallisdown Road | 334 yd | |
| California Fried Chicken | 343 Wallisdown Road | 357 yd | |
| Heart of India | 345 Wallisdown Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 45 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 1,044 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.