Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH22 9EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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	51.7%	55.7%	4.0%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	48.3%	44.3%	-4.0%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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 9EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	17%	21.5%	4.5%	37.9%	-16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	54.2%	-4.1%	44.2%	10.0%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.2%	10.5%	5.3%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	15.9%	12.7%	-3.2%	6.1%	6.6%

Health

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	34.5%	35.7%	1.2%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	42.4%	43%	0.6%	33.6%	9.4%
Fair health	17.6%	17%	-0.6%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	4.8%	4.3%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	18.7%	-4.9%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	13.7%	0.0%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	13.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.8%	0.6%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	17.3%	5.1%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	25.2%	-1.4%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	4.1%	5.8%	1.7%	2.8%	3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.7%	1.6%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	94%	-4.3%	81.4%	12.6%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	87.7%	-5.7%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	1.7%	6.3%	4.6%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1%	1%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2%	1.0%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	88.3%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	8.7%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	0.3%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	65.3%	46.2%	19.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Mountbatten Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountbatten Drive was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mountbatten Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ferndown North and the 115th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH22 9EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mountbatten Drive are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH22 9EL

Average Price
£463,573

Semi-Detached
£504,152

Terraced
£497,182

Detached
£460,201

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mountbatten Drive

Average Price
£482,987

Semi-Detached
£522,103

Terraced
£502,953

Detached
£480,075

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mountbatten DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£462,500	2025-03-28	£471,065
42 Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£462,000	2025-03-03	£470,556
38 Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£352,500	2023-03-22	£347,931
28 Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-09-29	£511,387
45 Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2019-09-25	£640,515

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH22 9EL

Employment

BH22 9EL 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 BH22 9EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	149
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	9
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB	- not rated	90 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE	- not rated	1,064 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX	4out of 4	2,445 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakhurst Community First School Shaftesbury Road , West Moors BH22 0DY	3out of 4	3,026 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Station Road , West Moors BH22 0JF	3out of 4	3,445 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY	3out of 4	715 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW	3out of 4	4,705 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	2out of 4	4,974 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	3out of 4	5,438 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	228 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA	3out of 4	2,904 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB	3out of 4	5,421 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP	3out of 4	3,596 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	4,513 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Mary's Beacon Cafe	St Marys Hall Church Road	211 yd
Love All Food	489 Ringwood Road	328 yd
Joy-Ferndown	366 Ringwood Road	391 yd
Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant	378 Ringwood Road	407 yd
Le Petit Prince	55 Victoria Road	494 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Heather	519 Ringwood Road		418 yd
Pure Drop Inn	457 Wimborne Road East		1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House	485 Ringwood Road	322 yd
Papa Johns	348 Ringwood Road	359 yd
First Plaice (Fish and Chips)	350 Ringwood Road	363 yd
Top Wok Original Ferndown	354 Ringwood Road	370 yd
Club Desh	372 Ringwood Road	403 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks and Spencer Simply Food	294 - 296 Ringwood Road		392 yd
Iceland	51 - 53 Victoria Road		472 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ferndown Middle School PETER GRANT WAY		347 yd
King George V Fields CHERRY GROVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	626 yd
Ferndown Leisure Centre CHERRY GROVE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	827 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	64.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	64.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	64.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.