Marina Close is in Boscombe, Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1BT is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marina Close, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1BT, BH5 1BJ, BH5 1BG, BH5 1BQ, BH5 1JH, BH5 1BL, BH5 1AQ, BH5 1BE, BH5 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH5 1BT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 38.6% | 48.4% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 61.4% | 51.6% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 40.1% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 31.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 15.4% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 53.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around BH5 1BT this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 15.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 50.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.3% | 89.5% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 78.2% | 81.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 80.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Close was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marina Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 336th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% 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 62 The Point Marina Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-11-12 | £337,989 |
| Flat 41 The Point Marina Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-05-10 | £395,326 |
| Flat 46 The Point Marina Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-02-10 | £471,403 |
| Flat 80 The Point Marina Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2022-08-12 | £346,406 |
| Flat 54 The Point Marina Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-07-07 | £721,186 |
BH5 1BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BH5 1BT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | 42c Sea Road | 103 yd | |
| Urban Reef | Undercliff Drive | 145 yd | |
| Reefside Ices | Kiosk 3, Boscombe Pier, Sea Road | 145 yd | |
| Majestic Gym Ltd | 12 Roumelia Lane | 553 yd | |
| Uncle Glenn's Caribbean Food Ltd | 481 Christchurch Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neptune | Undercliff Drive | 145 yd | |
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 317 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 741 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 741 yd | |
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prom Diner | Undercliff Drive | 145 yd | |
| The Wood Oven | Undercliff Drive | 145 yd | |
| Reefside Takeaway and Diner | Kiosk 4, Boscombe Pier, Sea Road | 145 yd | |
| Manor Steps Kiosk | Undercliff Drive | 539 yd | |
| Fishermans Walk Kiosk | Undercliff Drive | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomini | 457 Christchurch Road | 569 yd | |
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 588 yd | |
| Booze Vegas | 537 Christchurch Road | 588 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 642 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 289 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 945 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.