Colville Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 2AP is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colville Close, Bournemouth, BH5 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 2BH, BH5 2AG, BH5 2BP, BH7 6AP, BH7 6AR, BH7 6DF, BH5 2AD, BH5 2BX, BH7 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH5 2AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 44.6% | 48% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 55.4% | 52% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 BH5 2AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 60.2% | 62.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 21% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 12.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 22.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 41.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.8% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 85.4% | 88.8% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 68% | 75.6% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 3.8% | -6.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 75.6% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Close was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colville Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 455th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Colville Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-10-04 | £249,033 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH5 2AP 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,063 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 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 752 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 821 Christchurch Road | 74 yd | |
| Peperjabitz | 825 Christchurch Road | 74 yd | |
| Royal Best Kebab Pizza | 826 Christchurch Road | 116 yd | |
| Sunday Club Grind Ltd | 840 Christchurch Road | 130 yd | |
| China Dragon | 794 Christchurch Road | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 345 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 509 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 580 yd | |
| Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club | Woodland Avenue | 646 yd | |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club | Kings Park Central Drive | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 777 Christchurch Road | 131 yd | |
| Fishtales Ltd | 775a Christchurch Road | 155 yd | |
| Le Munch | 800-802 Christchurch Road | 173 yd | |
| Nursery Food By Alex LTD | 872 Christchurch Road | 233 yd | |
| Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop | 55 Seabourne Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 687 yd | |
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 844 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 717 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 966 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.