Vernalls Gardens is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 7HT 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 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, BH10 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 7BT, BH10 7DB, BH10 7BQ, BH10 7HA, BH10 7AP, BH10 7AN, BH10 7EX, BH10 7AL, BH10 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH10 7HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 52.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 29% | 39.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 42.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 48.9% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 20.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.6% | 91.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 93.1% | 84.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 84.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernalls Gardens was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernalls Gardens has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 575th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-02-14 | £383,225 |
| 11 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2022-08-19 | £375,221 |
| 15 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-08 | £361,437 |
| 4 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-08-27 | £480,484 |
| 5 Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-10-30 | £308,913 |
BH10 7HT 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Primary School School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County First School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View County Junior School Hill View Road , BH10 5BD | - not rated | 1,439 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 | 3,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,488 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 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 4,245 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 | 3,218 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 | 4,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 1,654 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 | 2,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | 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 | 592 yd | |
| Spice of India | 1555-1557 Wimborne Road | 625 yd | |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty | 1478 Wimborne Road | 672 yd | |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe | 1442 Wimborne Road | 672 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 1472 Wimborne Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 290 yd | |
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 347 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Northbourne | Old Vicarage, Wimborne Road | 393 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 858 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Palace | 5 Ashridge Parade, Wimborne Road | 131 yd | |
| Ko Sing House | 1266 Wimborne Road | 329 yd | |
| Li's Chinese Takeaway | 1272 Wimborne Road | 329 yd | |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 379 yd | |
| Northbourne Fish & Chips | 1258 Wimborne Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1256 Wimborne Road | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 1585 Wimborne Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Manor Playing Fields THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 422 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 | 824 yd |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Kinson Community Centre MILLHAMS ROAD | 915 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.