Branksome Wood Gardens is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6DD is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, BH2 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6DF, BH4 9LL, BH2 6DE, BH2 6BZ, BH2 6DB, BH2 6BH, BH2 6BX, BH2 6BY, BH4 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 6DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.2% | 52.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 36.6% | 46.9% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 30.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 0.6% | -5.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 8.3% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 70.2% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 17.7% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 70.4% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.2% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branksome Wood Gardens was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Branksome Wood Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £987,500 | 2024-08-02 | £990,682 |
| 2 Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-08-04 | £1,283,510 |
| 3 Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-01-24 | £737,860 |
| 6 Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-08-26 | £706,265 |
| 3 Branksome Wood Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-11-12 | £699,667 |
BH2 6DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH2 6DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 BH2 6DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Tennis Centre | Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre, Central Gardens | 439 yd | |
| Meyrick Park Bowls Club | Meyrick Park | 495 yd | |
| The Club at Meyrick Park | Meyrick Park | 495 yd | |
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 588 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon In The Square | 4-8 Exeter Road | 679 yd | |
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 755 yd | |
| The Vibe | 4 The Triangle | 758 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 809 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 627 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 809 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 824 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 850 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 627 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 797 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,080 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.