Parkwood Lane is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 2BD is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, BH5 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 2DA, BH5 2JA, BH5 2BW, BH5 2HH, BH5 2HZ, BH5 2DD, BH5 2HJ, BH5 2JE, BH5 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 53.2% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.8% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 55.1% | 46.7% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 28.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2BD this area, 9.4% 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 | 14.6% | 9.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 20.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 38.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 12.6% | 4.7% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.7% | 86.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 73.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 16.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 73.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkwood Lane was 256.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.5% higher than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Parkwood Lane has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 75th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Cottage, 11 Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-16 | £285,404 |
| Laurel Cottage, 11 Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-11-19 | £290,414 |
| Hardy Cottage, 11 Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-09-15 | £298,189 |
| Hardy Cottage Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £202,500 | 2014-10-10 | £287,238 |
| Laurel Cottage, 11 Parkwood Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £202,500 | 2014-09-23 | £289,017 |
BH5 2BD 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,827 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 | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse24 Ltd | 152b Seabourne Road | 22 yd | |
| Renoufs | 201-203 Seabourne Road | 76 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | 128-130 Seabourne Road | 81 yd | |
| Midday aka Sancha | 134 Seabourne Road | 87 yd | |
| Velo Domestique | 176-180 Seabourne Road | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 46 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 201 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 215 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 384 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 46 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 46 yd | |
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 81 yd | |
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 117 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 184 Seabourne Road | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 117 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 272 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 365 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 128 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.