Cologne Road is in Bovington, Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 6JL is located in the West Purbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cologne Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 6NW, BH20 6NS, BH20 6NN, BH20 6PD, BH20 6JJ, BH20 6NJ, BH20 6NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH20 6JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 47% | 52.4% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53% | 47.6% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 26.1% | 38.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 41.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.1% | 45.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.3% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 27.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.2% | 95.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.3% | 13.5% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cologne Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cologne Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 605th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Cologne Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-07-18 | £298,242 |
| 106 Cologne Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-02-29 | £286,357 |
| 116 Cologne Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-11-05 | £260,585 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovington Academy Holt Road , Bovington BH20 6LE | 1out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Folly Lane , Wool BH20 6DS | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wool Church of England Primary School High Street , Wool BH20 6BT | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School Dorset Cologne Road , Bovington BH20 6NU | - not rated | 769 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey World - Ice Cream Kiosk 1 | Monkey World | 903 yd | |
| Monkeyworld Catering - Malagasy/ice cream kiosk | Monkey World | 903 yd | |
| Monkeyworld Catering - Tree Tops Cafe | Monkey World | 903 yd | |
| Indiana | 2 Windsor Close | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bovington Garrison The Gymnasium The Gymnasium | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.