Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 3QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	47%	53.3%	6.3%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	53%	46.7%	-6.3%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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 BH6 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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	35.7%	44%	8.3%	37.9%	6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	35.1%	-4.6%	44.2%	-9.1%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	3.2%	1.9%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	9%	12.2%	3.2%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	11%	5.2%	-5.8%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	38.4%	52.2%	13.8%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	35.7%	33.7%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	18.2%	9.6%	-8.6%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	6.1%	3.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	12%	-13.2%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	10.7%	-1.8%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	12.8%	-1.4%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.5%	3.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	18%	7.3%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	38%	7.8%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	4.7%	3%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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)
Indian	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	0.8%	0.7%
White	95.3%	93.6%	-1.7%	81.4%	12.2%
Other	0.2%	1.7%	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.8% 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	92.4%	84.8%	-7.6%	83.2%	1.6%
European Union	2.7%	8.3%	5.6%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	85.4%	-6.1%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	0.2%	10.4%	10.2%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.2%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Central and South America	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Oceania	1%	0.1%	0.9%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is Southwood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwood Avenue was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southwood Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 158th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH6 3QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southwood Avenue are based on 167 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH6 3QB

Average Price
£410,472

Semi-Detached
£410,192

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£617,025

Flats/Maisonettes
£310,933

Other
£948,054

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southwood Avenue

Average Price
£385,889

Semi-Detached
£402,837

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£630,569

Flats/Maisonettes
£273,459

Other
£1,778,648

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southwood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Bayview, 48 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2026-02-27	£300,000
Flat 5 39 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£118,750	2025-12-11	£116,863
Apartment 1 Falmer House, 23 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-09-05	£289,644
5 Bayview, 48 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£365,000	2025-03-28	£346,231
Flat 2 Shore Crest, 21 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-05-29	£278,353

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH6 3QB

Employment

BH6 3QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.

BH6 3QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	79
Self-Employed	55
Part-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	37
Student (economically inactive)	22
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Accommodation and food service activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Financial and insurance activities	22
Education	18
Information and communication	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	12
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS	- not rated	971 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS	3out of 4	971 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW	- not rated	1,356 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	1,356 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	- not rated	1,645 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,224 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,224 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	2,254 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	2,254 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School

All-through

	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	1,645 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	4,184 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	858 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG	- not rated	944 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH	- not rated	1,263 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG	- not rated	1,794 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	2,321 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Riva	Boscombe Overcliff Drive	330 yd
Hungry Husky	1b Grand Avenue	413 yd
Peppermill Restaurant	87 Southbourne Grove	430 yd
Baffi	61 Southbourne Grove	439 yd
Little Perth	5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road	459 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spyglass and Kettle	25-27 Stourwood Avenue	312 yd
The Wight Bear Ale House	65 Southbourne Grove	439 yd
The Grove Tavern	27 Southbourne Grove	541 yd
Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne	147 Parkwood Road	760 yd
Sobo:Sommelier	125-127 Seabourne Road	935 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway	79 Southbourne Grove	430 yd
All India Takeaway	77 Southbourne Grove	430 yd
Harmony	109 Southbourne Grove	442 yd
Southbourne Fried Chicken	188 Seabourne Road	638 yd
Fanelli's Pizza	184 Seabourne Road	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	46-48 Southbourne Grove	485 yd
Tesco	28-30 Southbourne Grove	520 yd
Co-op	170 Seabourne Road	638 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD		802 yd
Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	858 yd
Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	86.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.