Silchester Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6PY is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silchester Close, Bournemouth, BH2 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6PF, BH2 6PE, BH2 6PJ, BH2 6NT, BH2 6PL, BH2 6JY, BH2 6PN, BH2 6PQ, BH2 6JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 6PY is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 44.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 55.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 34.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 6.1% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 39.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 28% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 8.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 20.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 7.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 36.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 12.5% | 5.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 93.4% | 88.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 80.1% | 72.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 72.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.6% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silchester Close was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silchester Close has the 44th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 196th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Silchester Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-09-20 | £409,568 |
| 16 Silchester Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2021-05-10 | £411,196 |
| 10 Silchester Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-05 | £454,067 |
| 4 Silchester Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £373,500 | 2019-11-29 | £451,531 |
| 7 Silchester Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-11-04 | £427,778 |
BH2 6PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,377 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 | 2,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyrick Park Bowls Club | Meyrick Park | 533 yd | |
| The Club at Meyrick Park | Meyrick Park | 533 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | Turtle Bay Restaurant, The Citrus Building, 24 Madeira Road | 583 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Limited | Portman House, Richmond Hill | 660 yd | |
| Cat Cafe | 119 Old Christchurch Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 335 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce AKA K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Dean Park Crescent | 608 yd | |
| Popworld | 156-164 Old Christchurch Road | 759 yd | |
| FYEO | For Your Eyes Only, Hanover House, 134-136 Old Christchurch Road | 759 yd | |
| Temptation | 1 Yelverton Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakehouse | 83 Old Christchurch Road | 715 yd | |
| Kumpi | 75 Old Christchurch Road | 761 yd | |
| Appetites | 7 Yelverton Road | 772 yd | |
| Jazz Fast Food Takeaway | 1 Fir Vale Road | 773 yd | |
| Blended | 9 Burlington Arcade | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 826 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 891 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 905 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 995 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.