Moorside Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8DQ 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 Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8DH, BH11 8DD, BH11 8BT, BH11 8DR, BH11 8DP, BH11 8SX, BH11 8EE, BH11 8BU, BH11 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.8% | 41.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.6% | 40.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 22.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 95.1% | 85% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 85.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorside Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorside Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 333rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Moorside Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-15 | £292,137 |
| 103 Moorside Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-08-17 | £257,421 |
| 83 Moorside Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-22 | £291,217 |
| 107 Moorside Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-10-28 | £278,802 |
| 65 Moorside Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2019-11-26 | £276,222 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 301 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 301 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 480 yd | |
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 508 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 592 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 723 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 301 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 504 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 504 yd | |
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 611 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 638 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.