Talbot Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH3 7HZ is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH3 7HS, BH3 7JH, BH3 7EZ, BH9 2JG, BH9 2EJ, BH9 2LN, BH9 2JE, BH3 7JJ, BH3 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH3 7HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH3 7HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.3% | 63% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 27.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 BH3 7HZ this area, 9.8% 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 | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.1% | 29.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 82.1% | 77.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 77% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 3.1% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Avenue was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Talbot Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 The Moorings, 40 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-08-29 | £196,143 |
| Flat 4 The Moorings, 40 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-25 | £244,136 |
| Flat 11 The Moorings, 40 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-06-30 | £232,354 |
| Flat 7 The Moorings, 40 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-08-26 | £218,538 |
| Flat 1 The Moorings, 40 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-13 | £187,429 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH3 7HZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 109 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,498 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 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 2,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 690 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 693 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hants Lawn Tennis Club | Roslin Road South | 312 yd | |
| Chicken N Beer | 58 Stanfield Road | 432 yd | |
| Wistmans Cafe | 310 Wimborne Road | 582 yd | |
| The Bombay Palace | 286 Wimborne Road | 584 yd | |
| Lezzat | 342 Wimborne Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Micro Moose | 326 Wimborne Road | 590 yd | |
| The Buffalo | 303-305 Wimborne Road | 632 yd | |
| Winton Workman's Club | 14 Waterloo Road | 760 yd | |
| Dylan's Kitchen and Bar | Dylons Bar, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 814 yd | |
| Lark Rise | 475 Wimborne Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buba-Licious Ltd | 336 Wimborne Road | 595 yd | |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria | 297 Wimborne Road | 632 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 307 Wimborne Road | 641 yd | |
| Stellas Kitchen | 311 Wimborne Road | 641 yd | |
| Quick Stuff Winton | 412 Wimborne Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 376-378 Wimborne Road | 611 yd | |
| Waitrose | 345-353 Wimborne Road | 643 yd | |
| Makkah Foods | 377 Wimborne Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hants Lawn Tennis Club ROSLIN ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Victoria Avenue Tennis Club Victoria Avenue | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 920 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| 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 | 40.6% |
| Median download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.