Glenmoor Road is in West Parley, Ferndown and in East Dorset district. BH22 8QE is located in the West Parley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenmoor Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH22 8HP, BH22 8QR, BH22 8HL, BH22 8HZ, BH22 8LA, BH22 8JQ, BH22 8LB, BH22 8QQ, BH22 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH22 8QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 BH22 8QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 15.8% | 26.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 61.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 51.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around BH22 8QE this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 7.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 23.8% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenmoor Road was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glenmoor Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ferndown North and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-02-07 | £371,043 |
| 37A Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-21 | £200,583 |
| 39 Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2022-08-25 | £144,897 |
| 59 Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2022-04-21 | £435,804 |
| 53 Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2021-06-11 | £585,000 |
BH22 8QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Beacon Cafe | St Marys Hall Church Road | 849 yd | |
| Love All Food | 489 Ringwood Road | 875 yd | |
| Joy-Ferndown | 366 Ringwood Road | 886 yd | |
| The Angel | The Angel Inn, 188 Ringwood Road | 887 yd | |
| Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant | 378 Ringwood Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Heather | 519 Ringwood Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Fry | 31A Glenmoor Road | 35 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 348 Ringwood Road | 845 yd | |
| First Plaice (Fish and Chips) | 350 Ringwood Road | 851 yd | |
| Top Wok Original Ferndown | 354 Ringwood Road | 863 yd | |
| Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House | 485 Ringwood Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 294 - 296 Ringwood Road | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Vere Leisure Club (The Dormy) (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Ferndown Golf Club GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 931 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 | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.