Chestnut Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 3SP is located in the West Southbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 3SQ, BH6 3SN, BH6 3SL, BH6 3QT, BH6 3QS, BH6 3RG, BH6 3SU, BH6 3RA, BH6 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH6 3SP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 45.2% | 48.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.8% | 51.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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% | 52% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 31.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 33.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 84% | 82.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 82.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% higher than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 174th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-03-25 | £757,446 |
| 5 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-03-26 | £564,581 |
| 7 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2016-10-28 | £825,000 |
| 16 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2016-08-01 | £794,081 |
| 15 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2015-05-14 | £618,348 |
BH6 3SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3SP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH6 3SP 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 906 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 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,953 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 | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee#1 | 15-17 Southbourne Grove | 86 yd | |
| Wild & Ginger | 23 Southbourne Grove | 90 yd | |
| The Larderhouse | 4 Southbourne Grove | 124 yd | |
| Bake House | 8 Southbourne Grove | 124 yd | |
| Syd's Slaps | 12 Southbourne Grove | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 90 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 173 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 310 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 486 yd | |
| Spyglass and Kettle | 25-27 Stourwood Avenue | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 186 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 184 Seabourne Road | 186 yd | |
| Toscana | 186 Seabourne Road | 186 yd | |
| Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway | 79 Southbourne Grove | 253 yd | |
| All India Takeaway | 77 Southbourne Grove | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 128 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 186 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 196 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 360 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.