Glenferness Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 9NE 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 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 9NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 9NQ, BH4 9NH, BH4 9ND, BH3 7BU, BH4 9NL, BH4 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 9NE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 47.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH4 9NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 23.9% | 30.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 52.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.1% | 55.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 43.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 90.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 86.9% | 79.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 78.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.6% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenferness Avenue was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% lower than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glenferness Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 431st lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-03-26 | £1,698,182 |
| 25 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-01-15 | £1,053,800 |
| Flat 2 27 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-05-09 | £602,632 |
| Flat 1 27 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-06-30 | £532,116 |
| Flat 2 27 Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2013-11-05 | £689,462 |
BH4 9NE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH4 9NE 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 retired residents living in BH4 9NE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,168 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 , | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hants Lawn Tennis Club | Roslin Road South | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| West Hants Lawn Tennis Club ROSLIN ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.