Maidment Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8PE is located in the Bearwood & Merley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidment Close, Bournemouth, BH11 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8NJ, BH11 8PJ, BH11 8PD, BH11 8NN, BH11 8NG, BH11 8PG, BH11 8TP, BH11 8PH, BH11 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 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 | 40.4% | 37% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 41.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.7% | 42.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 10% | 3.8% | -6.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 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.
In the area around BH11 8PE this area, 28.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 28.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 95.2% | 86.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidment Close was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidment Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 325th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Maidment Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-07-13 | £152,198 |
| 20 Maidment Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-18 | £158,113 |
| 20 Maidment Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2014-09-26 | £142,046 |
| 22 Maidment Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2009-09-25 | £141,798 |
| 24 Maidment Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2005-06-29 | £153,876 |
BH11 8PE 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 955 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 3,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 4B, Ringwood Road Retail Park, 901-905 Ringwood Road | 410 yd | |
| Fifi's cafe | Unit 8, Francis Avenue Industrial Estate, 11-15 Francis Avenue | 473 yd | |
| The Range | 869-873 Ringwood Road | 512 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm-Mill | Dunelm Mills, 869-873 Ringwood Road | 512 yd | |
| Cafe 25 | 25 West Howe Industrial Estate, Elliott Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton | 1010 Ringwood Road | 366 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 553 Wallisdown Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 926 Ringwood Road | 249 yd | |
| West Howe Fish & Chips | 920 Ringwood Road | 249 yd | |
| Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway | 934 Ringwood Road | 249 yd | |
| Rolled Up | 930 Ringwood Road | 249 yd | |
| Robinson's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 937 Ringwood Road | 351 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | Unit 4, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Playing Fields Lionheart Close | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Knighton Heath Golf Club Francis Avenue | golf | 715 yd |
| Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane | grass pitches | 1,028 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.