Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 9QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.2%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.6%	49.8%	1.2%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH11 9QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.3%	25.9%	-3.4%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	59.4%	2.7%	44.2%	15.2%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.2%	6.5%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	4.2%	6.8%	2.6%	6.1%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	40.6%	-6.2%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	39.9%	39.4%	-0.5%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	9.8%	14.2%	4.4%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.2%	4.3%	1.1%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%

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	18.9%	17.3%	-1.6%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	10.8%	-6.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	13.7%	-5.8%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	7.9%	2.0%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	16.5%	5.8%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	30.9%	5.5%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.1%	94.8%	-4.3%	81.4%	13.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	96.2%	92.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	93.2%	-3.0%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Spicer Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spicer Lane was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Spicer Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 437th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH11 9QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Spicer Lane are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH11 9QR

Average Price
£504,649

Semi-Detached
£475,624

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£519,161

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spicer Lane

Average Price
£387,821

Semi-Detached
£360,011

Terraced
£433,840

Detached
£470,651

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,073

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spicer LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2025-02-12	£507,249
1 Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-07-24	£483,298
7 Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2021-09-30	£491,618
3 Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2009-01-15	£426,516
17 Spicer Lane, Bournemouth, Poole Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2008-05-22	£515,105

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH11 9QR

Employment

BH11 9QR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH11 9QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	23
Manufacturing	15
Financial and insurance activities	15
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN	3out of 4	1,009 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN	- not rated	1,009 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN	- not rated	1,035 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmrise First School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN	- not rated	1,035 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmrise Junior School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN	- not rated	1,035 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	2,214 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	2,273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ	- not rated	3,313 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	- not rated	3,730 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX	- not rated	3,814 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW	- not rated	520 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	619 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	619 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	2,286 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	3out of 4	2,286 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	- not rated	4,420 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	3out of 4	4,420 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	5,058 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	3out of 4	5,058 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	3,610 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW	- not rated	520 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD	- not rated	1,518 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP	- not rated	1,672 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL	3out of 4	2,067 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD	- not rated	2,192 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leaf Studio School	Leaf Studio, Holloway Avenue	415 yd
Starbucks Coffee	Unit 4B, Ringwood Road Retail Park, 901-905 Ringwood Road	900 yd
Cafe 25	25 West Howe Industrial Estate, Elliott Road	968 yd
Cornerstone Church	Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shoulder of Mutton	1010 Ringwood Road		461 yd
The Bear Cross	2 Magna Road		821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robinson's Fish and Chips	Unit 1, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue	550 yd
Pizza Delight	926 Ringwood Road	716 yd
West Howe Fish & Chips	920 Ringwood Road	716 yd
Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway	934 Ringwood Road	716 yd
Rolled Up	930 Ringwood Road	716 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-op	Unit 4, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue	548 yd
Lidl	937 Ringwood Road	776 yd
Tesco	46-50 Anchor Road	819 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bearwood Playing Fields Lionheart Close	grass pitches	468 yd
Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	619 yd
Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane	grass pitches	813 yd
Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE		885 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BH11 9QR