Milford Drive is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 9HL 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 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, BH11 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 9HJ, BH11 9HN, BH11 9JS, BH11 9HS, BH11 9HP, BH11 9HW, BH11 9HR, BH11 9HG, BH11 9HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 9HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH11 9HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 43.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 40.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.3% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 46.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 28% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 21.2% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 17.7% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 17.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 93.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milford Drive was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.7% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milford Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 221st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-22 | £452,909 |
| 5 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2024-02-27 | £388,264 |
| 19 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-12-20 | £359,774 |
| 11 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-09-24 | £452,815 |
| 13 Milford Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-30 | £454,941 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH11 9HL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Studio School | Leaf Studio, Holloway Avenue | 289 yd | |
| Cornerstone Church | Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue | 373 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Cross | 2 Magna Road | 497 yd | |
| Shoulder of Mutton | 1010 Ringwood Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherlicious | 36 Anchor Road | 169 yd | |
| Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 56 Anchor Road | 169 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 926 Ringwood Road | 1,028 yd | |
| West Howe Fish & Chips | 920 Ringwood Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway | 934 Ringwood Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 46-50 Anchor Road | 169 yd | |
| Lidl | 937 Ringwood Road | 1,014 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | Unit 4, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE | 338 yd | |
| Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School DURDELLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 520 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 | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.