Samantha Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5BB is located in the Redhill & Northbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Samantha Close, Bournemouth, BH10 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5BQ, BH10 5BW, BH10 5AE, BH10 5BG, BH10 5AB, BH10 5BD, BH10 5BN, BH10 5BH, BH10 6AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 5BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 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 | 27% | 26.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 18.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 90.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 89.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Samantha Close was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Samantha Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 430th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Samantha Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2016-01-28 | £416,964 |
| 4 Samantha Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2015-09-15 | £410,332 |
| 7 Samantha Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, a newly built property | £269,950 | 2014-11-07 | £393,344 |
| 3 Samantha Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2012-05-31 | £441,982 |
| 5 Samantha Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2006-12-05 | £396,107 |
BH10 5BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH10 5BB 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 retired residents living in BH10 5BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cave | 83 Coombe Avenue | 72 yd | |
| St Thomas Community Centre | St Thomas's Church Hall, St Thomas's Church, Western Avenue | 154 yd | |
| Redhill Park Cafe | Redhill Park, Redhill Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Slades Park Pavillion | Ensbury Avenue | 817 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnies Fish and Chips | 6 New Parade | 112 yd | |
| Taste of Hong Kong | 63 Columbia Road | 546 yd | |
| Champion Pizza | 1-3 Columbia Road | 554 yd | |
| China Town | 5 Columbia Road | 554 yd | |
| China City | 882 Wimborne Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 937 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 986 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.