Lynwood Drive is in Wimborne and in Poole district. BH21 1UQ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, BH21 1UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH21 1UT, BH21 1UG, BH21 1UJ, BH21 3AH, BH21 1UE, BH21 1TX, BH21 1TY, BH21 1TP, BH21 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH21 1UQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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% | 54.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45% | 45.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH21 1UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.1% | 19.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 62.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 47% | 47.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 39.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynwood Drive was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lynwood Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 120th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-05-21 | £421,353 |
| 126 Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-07-28 | £594,410 |
| 60 Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-05-20 | £401,135 |
| 74 Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-04-22 | £399,182 |
| 72 Lynwood Drive, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-04-01 | £365,396 |
BH21 1UQ 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 BH21 1UQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne St John's Hill , BH21 1BX | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery Campanula Way , BH21 4FW | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School Blandford Road , Pamphill BH21 4DT | 3out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dumpton School Deans Grove House , Deans Grove BH21 7AF | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamworthy Club | Hamworthy Engineering Sports And Social Club, Magna Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Hai Chinese Takeway | 52 Sopwith Crescent | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merley And Cobham Yfc (Merley First School) OAKLEY STRAIGHT | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Fenners Playing Field Merley Lane | grass pitches | 869 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 | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.