Moorside Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8DL 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 Moorside Close, Bournemouth, BH11 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8DG, BH11 8BX, BH11 8DJ, BH11 8DF, BH11 8TD, BH10 5HD, BH11 8BU, BH11 8BT, BH11 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 31.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 47.9% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.2% | 17% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 95% | 83.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 88.2% | 78.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 78.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorside Close was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Moorside Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 456th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Moorside Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2014-07-01 | £236,969 |
| 1 Moorside Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2009-10-30 | £220,248 |
| 8 Moorside Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2007-04-27 | £268,060 |
| 5 Moorside Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2003-12-23 | £224,856 |
BH11 8DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH11 8DL 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh First School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Junior School Hadow Road , BH10 5HT | - not rated | 389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands First School Mount Road , West Howe BH11 8BQ | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,956 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 | 188 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 | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 1,437 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 | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 502 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 502 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 618 yd | |
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 699 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 696 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 293 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 317 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 502 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 695 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 389 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 654 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.