Brecon Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 7DX 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 Brecon Close, Bournemouth, BH10 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 7DS, BH10 7DY, BH10 7DW, BH10 7DZ, BH10 7AD, BH10 7DT, BH10 7DR, BH10 7EB, BH10 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 7DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 21% | 29.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 46.2% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.2% | 41.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 39.1% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 19.1% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 25% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.4% | 93.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Close was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 571st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brecon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-04-24 | £502,778 |
| 4 Brecon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2003-10-10 | £481,287 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH10 7DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County First School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County Junior School Hill View Road , BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 5,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,841 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 | 4,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 4,001 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 | 3,650 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 | 4,045 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,045 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 | 2,013 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW | - not rated | 2,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret of Pizza | 1430a Wimborne Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Spice of India | 1555-1557 Wimborne Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Northbourne | Old Vicarage, Wimborne Road | 355 yd | |
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 760 yd | |
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 870 yd | |
| The Pear at Parley | The Pear At Parley, 218 Christchurch Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Sing House | 1266 Wimborne Road | 419 yd | |
| Li's Chinese Takeaway | 1272 Wimborne Road | 419 yd | |
| Northbourne Fish & Chips | 1258 Wimborne Road | 438 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Palace | 5 Ashridge Parade, Wimborne Road | 577 yd | |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1256 Wimborne Road | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Manor Playing Fields THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 653 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 | 1,080 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.