Monks Way is in Bournemouth and in Poole district. BH11 9TR 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Way, Bournemouth, BH11 9TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 9TT, BH11 9TU, BH11 9TN, BH11 9UF, BH11 9TL, BH11 9TJ, BH11 9TS, BH11 9TP, BH11 9UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH11 9TR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.6% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.5% | 46% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 12.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Way was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Monks Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-11-28 | £197,411 |
| 82 Monks Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-04 | £114,961 |
| 68 Monks Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-09-02 | £252,829 |
| 54 Monks Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-20 | £226,342 |
| 94 Monks Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2022-09-20 | £199,411 |
BH11 9TR 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmrise First School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmrise Junior School Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 2,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,767 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 | 1,310 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,853 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 | 3,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 5,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 5,321 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 | 4,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP | - not rated | 1,236 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 | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 2,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | Unit 4, Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre, King John Avenue | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Playing Fields Lionheart Close | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Knighton Heath Golf Club Francis Avenue | golf | 921 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 | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.