Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, BH10 7DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 7DY 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	53.8%	50.8%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46.2%	49.2%	3.0%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	11.2%	10.3%	-0.9%	37.9%	-27.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.1%	47.4%	-3.7%	44.2%	3.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.4%	2.6%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12%	15.4%	3.4%	9.1%	6.3%
Widowed	22.3%	23.5%	1.2%	6.1%	17.4%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	14.8%	17.1%	2.3%	48.4%	-31.3%
Good health	37.3%	40%	2.7%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	35.2%	30.8%	-4.4%	12.7%	18.1%
Bad health	11.4%	9.2%	-2.2%	4.0%	5.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BH10 7DY this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	60.9%	39.5%	-21.4%	18.2%	21.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	13.3%	5.1%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9%	10.3%	1.3%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	10.7%	5.5%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	7.7%	0.4%	16.9%	-9.2%
Degree or Similar	6.9%	12%	5.1%	33.8%	-21.8%
Other	2.6%	6.4%	3.8%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	97.1%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.7%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	98.7%	95%	-3.7%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	95.8%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.5%	37.2%	-11.7%
Christian	66.1%	46.2%	19.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Water Lane Farm Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane Farm was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Water Lane Farm has the 12th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 227th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BH10 7DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Water Lane Farm are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, BH10 7DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH10 7DY

Average Price
£453,530

Semi-Detached
£461,846

Terraced
£351,363

Detached
£653,705

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Lane Farm

Average Price
£562,125

Semi-Detached
£496,128

Terraced
£347,160

Detached
£642,400

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Lane FarmStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2025-09-25	£549,812
4 Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£358,000	2022-06-24	£342,646
3 Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-07-19	£333,594
2 Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2015-06-22	£453,176
4 Water Lane Farm, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2013-11-22	£327,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH10 7DY

Employment

BH10 7DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 79% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	186
Full-Time Employee	12
Part-Time Employee	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Self-Employed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Education	5
Manufacturing	4
Other	3
Construction	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG	- not rated	1,468 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG	- not rated	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG	3out of 4	1,469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill View County First School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD	- not rated	1,806 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill View County Junior School Hill View Road , BH10 5BD	- not rated	1,806 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	4,624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	4,709 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ	- not rated	5,128 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	2,212 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	2,244 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	3out of 4	2,244 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX	- not rated	2,916 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX	4out of 4	2,916 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	3,967 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	3out of 4	3,967 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	3,736 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,945 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,945 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP	3out of 4	1,902 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD	- not rated	2,292 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	2,630 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane ,	- not rated	2,852 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP	- not rated	2,871 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery Northbourne	Old Vicarage, Wimborne Road	436 yd
Suttoners Sports and Social Club	Kinson Manor, The Broadway	869 yd
Kinson Conservative Club	1394-1396 Wimborne Road	980 yd
The Pear at Parley	The Pear At Parley, 218 Christchurch Road	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Northbourne Fish & Chips	1258 Wimborne Road	509 yd
Ko Sing House	1266 Wimborne Road	509 yd
Li's Chinese Takeaway	1272 Wimborne Road	509 yd
Golden Dragon Palace	5 Ashridge Parade, Wimborne Road	684 yd
Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway	1527 Wimborne Road	988 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1256 Wimborne Road		509 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kinson Manor Playing Fields THE BROADWAY	grass pitches	746 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.