Portswood Drive is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 7DH is located in the Moordown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, BH10 7DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 7DQ, BH10 7DG, BH9 2UA, BH9 2UB, BH10 7BS, BH10 7AA, BH10 7BP, BH9 3NT, BH9 2UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 7DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.9% | 33.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 51.8% | 54.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 32.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 88.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 88.6% | 88.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 89.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portswood Drive was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portswood Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 507th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 31 Redhill Court Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-02-02 | £156,174 |
| Flat 33 Redhill Court Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-12-20 | £160,842 |
| Flat 46 Redhill Court Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-28 | £190,703 |
| Flat 27 Redhill Court Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-10-29 | £164,682 |
| Flat 46 Redhill Court Portswood Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-02-22 | £162,817 |
BH10 7DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany Church of England Primary School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | - not rated | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County First School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County Junior School Hill View Road , BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 4,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsy Bitsyccino | 3B, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 198 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 217 yd | |
| Moordown Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 92 The Avenue | 274 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 321 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 648 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 648 yd | |
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 710 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 813 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 771 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 979 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.