King John Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Poole district. BH11 9TF is located in the Bearwood & Merley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King John Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 9TX, BH11 9TE, BH11 9SX, BH11 9SS, BH11 9SY, BH11 9TG, BH11 9SE, BH11 9SJ, BH11 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH11 9TF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 34.6% | 34.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 46.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 50.7% | 45.5% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 22.5% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 20.8% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 93.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 92.1% | 95.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 95.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King John Avenue was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King John Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-03 | £238,738 |
| 267 King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2024-04-30 | £266,429 |
| 289 King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-10-28 | £246,311 |
| 305 King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-05-20 | £275,767 |
| 281 King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-10-15 | £235,346 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmrise First School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmrise Junior School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | - not rated | 942 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Cross | 2 Magna Road | 918 yd | |
| Shoulder of Mutton | 1010 Ringwood Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | Unit 4, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Playing Fields Lionheart Close | grass pitches | 525 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| 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 | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.