Heron Court Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH3 7LG 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 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH3 7JX, BH3 7LJ, BH3 7JR, BH3 7JY, BH8 8UE, BH8 8UR, BH8 8UF, BH3 7JT, BH3 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH3 7LG is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 46% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 54% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 7LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 67.1% | 64% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 22% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 53.4% | 53.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7LG this area, 9.3% 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 | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 3.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30% | 40.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 86.4% | 84.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 82.7% | 76% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 82.1% | 76.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Court Road was 388.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.5% higher than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Heron Court Road has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 37th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 129.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 5 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-11 | £162,145 |
| Flat 1 5 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-03-04 | £154,646 |
| Flat 2 3 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-03-26 | £173,191 |
| Flat 3 3 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-03-01 | £158,100 |
| Flat 3 5 Heron Court Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-07-03 | £141,929 |
BH3 7LG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH3 7LG 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe | 1 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| Havana Wine Bar | 61 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| Luxor Restaurant | 67 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| Saxo Bar | 57-59 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| Monay Bar and Grill | 43 Charminster Road | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 191 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 251 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 366 yd | |
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 706 yd | |
| Winton Workman's Club | 14 Waterloo Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken | 17 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 142 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 142 yd | |
| Jee Foo | 60 Charminster Road | 142 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 118 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 130 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 339 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 364 yd | |
| Waitrose | 345-353 Wimborne Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.