Graycot Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 7BU is located in the Kinson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Graycot Close, Bournemouth, BH10 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 7AR, BH10 7BG, BH10 7BD, BH10 5JQ, BH10 5JD, BH10 5LN, BH10 5LW, BH10 5NR, BH10 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH10 7BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 31.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 38% | 45% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 19.4% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 89.4% | 86.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graycot Close was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Graycot Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 466th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Graycot Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2018-08-31 | £336,497 |
| 1 Graycot Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-04-30 | £404,535 |
| 3 Graycot Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-11-12 | £357,673 |
| 8 Graycot Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2012-11-30 | £338,804 |
| 2 Graycot Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-05-14 | £375,268 |
BH10 7BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,646 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 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 4,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret of Pizza | 1430a Wimborne Road | 301 yd | |
| Spice of India | 1555-1557 Wimborne Road | 351 yd | |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty | 1478 Wimborne Road | 383 yd | |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe | 1442 Wimborne Road | 383 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 1472 Wimborne Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 59 yd | |
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 179 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 653 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Northbourne | Old Vicarage, Wimborne Road | 715 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 123 yd | |
| Kinson Kebabs and Pizza | 1442b Wimborne Road | 372 yd | |
| Arbuckles | 1470 Wimborne Road | 383 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Palace | 5 Ashridge Parade, Wimborne Road | 393 yd | |
| New Harmony | 1490 Wimborne Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1585 Wimborne Road | 450 yd | |
| Tesco | 1256 Wimborne Road | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Manor Playing Fields THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Pelhams Park Leisure Centre PELHAMS PARK LEISURE CENTRE PELHAMS PARK LEISURE CENTRE MANOR FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Kinson Community Centre MILLHAMS ROAD | 711 yd | |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 955 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.