Russell Gardens is in Poole and in Poole district. BH16 5BF is located in the Hamworthy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Gardens, Poole, BH16 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH16 5AT, BH16 5AU, BH16 5BE, BH16 5DL, BH16 5AW, BH16 5AJ, BH16 5AS, BH16 5AQ, BH16 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH16 5BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.1% | 53.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 BH16 5BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44.5% | 46.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 53.6% | 44.3% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 26.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 19.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 19.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 94.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Gardens was 362.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 390.5% higher than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Russell Gardens has the highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 42nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Russell Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-10-25 | £290,967 |
| 31 Russell Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-18 | £263,611 |
| 41 Russell Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2024-10-10 | £258,588 |
| 46 Russell Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2024-09-30 | £245,741 |
| 43 Russell Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-01 | £224,869 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infant School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Turlin Moor Community School, Turlin Road | 396 yd | |
| Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 558 yd | |
| Harbourside Restaurant | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 558 yd | |
| Mash and Barrel | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 558 yd | |
| Tides Restaurant and Bar | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Lounge | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 195 Turlin Road | 239 yd | |
| Dina Zone | 191 Turlin Road | 239 yd | |
| Bitesize Sisters | 565 Blandford Road | 907 yd | |
| Subway | 490a Blandford Road | 955 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 1, 446a Blandford Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 446 Blandford Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turlin Moor Recreation Ground Blandford Road | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Rockley Park Holiday Park NAPIER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Royal Marines Poole | grass pitches | 922 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.