Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, BH11 8SL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8SL 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	49.2%	50.4%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50.8%	49.6%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.6%

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	34.4%	34.6%	0.2%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	48.3%	1.1%	44.2%	4.1%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.7%	9%	0.3%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	8.3%	5.2%	-3.1%	6.1%	-0.9%

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 (68.7%) 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	36.1%	43.1%	7.0%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	36.1%	25.6%	-10.5%	33.6%	-8.0%
Fair health	16.3%	17.6%	1.3%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	7.9%	9.9%	2.0%	4.0%	5.9%
Very bad health	3.6%	3.8%	0.2%	1.2%	2.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.8%	26.7%	-9.1%	18.2%	8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	11.4%	-5.6%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	9.5%	-4.3%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	7.6%	4.4%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.2%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	26.2%	11.1%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	4.6%	3.3%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
White	96.4%	92.8%	-3.6%	81.4%	11.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% 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	93.3%	88.2%	-5.1%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	2.8%	6.8%	4.0%	6.1%	0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	88.5%	-4.0%	83.2%	5.3%
10+ Years	0%	8.4%	8.4%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	4%	0%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.4%	76.7%	-8.3%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	23.6%	13.5%	10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Fernheath Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernheath Close was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.3% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fernheath Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BH11 8SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Fernheath Close 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 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, BH11 8SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH11 8SL

Average Price
£337,297

Semi-Detached
£303,955

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fernheath Close

Average Price
£316,024

Semi-Detached
£297,194

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£326,785

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fernheath CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£317,500	2025-12-19	£314,718
17 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£363,500	2024-07-03	£355,256
10 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-09-29	£322,459
10 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2019-11-29	£276,688
5 Fernheath Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2017-08-03	£302,344

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH11 8SL

Employment

BH11 8SL 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	63
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	11
Manufacturing	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Education	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathlands Junior School Andrews Close , Springwater Road BH11 8HB	- not rated	328 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB	3out of 4	328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathlands Primary School Springwater Road , BH11 8HB	- not rated	328 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathlands First School Mount Road , West Howe BH11 8BQ	- not rated	756 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN	- not rated	972 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,570 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	1,663 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ	- not rated	2,210 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX	- not rated	3,327 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	- not rated	4,255 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	988 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	1,028 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	1,115 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	1,115 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	1,963 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS	- not rated	5,182 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	5,121 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	896 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD	- not rated	1,256 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW	- not rated	1,412 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN	3out of 4	1,482 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL	3out of 4	1,634 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Henry Brown Youth Centre	Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent	536 yd
West Howe Community Enterprises	Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent	536 yd
Like Mum Makes	2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road	645 yd
West Howe Community Enterprises	St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue	653 yd
Everest 29032	42 Kinson Road	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wallisdown Liberal Club	71 Kinson Road	674 yd
Wallisdown Conservative Club	8 Canford Road	782 yd
Talbot Rise Club	264 Columbia Road	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste of Bengal	2 Cunningham Crescent	536 yd
Marmaris Grill & Pizza House	4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road	643 yd
Wonderfrys	3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road	643 yd
Wok4Go	288 Wallisdown Road	945 yd
The Royal Rooster	294 Wallisdown Road	945 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ZABKA Supermarket	290a Wallisdown Road	949 yd
Tesco	339-341 Wallisdown Road	993 yd
Lidl	937 Ringwood Road	1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD	grass pitches	255 yd
Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,070 yd
Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane	grass pitches	1,089 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.