Tan Howse Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH7 7HD is located in the Littledown & Iford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tan Howse Close, Bournemouth, BH7 7HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH7 7HA, BH7 7HF, BH7 7HQ, BH7 7HB, BH7 7HX, BH7 7HE, BH7 7HJ, BH7 7HW, BH7 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH7 7HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 48.8% | 57.1% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 34.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 83.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 86.3% | 76.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tan Howse Close was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tan Howse Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 387th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tan Howse Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2011-12-09 | £305,522 |
| 4 Tan Howse Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-07-19 | £333,594 |
| 2 Tan Howse Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2005-05-12 | £373,156 |
| 2 Tan Howse Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2001-03-16 | £413,541 |
BH7 7HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary and Nursery School Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 1,332 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 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 719 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 770 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 420 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous/Eurest | Ageas Retail Limited, Deansleigh House, Deansleigh Road | 332 yd | |
| Littledown Leisure Centre | Chaseside | 372 yd | |
| Cafe @ Tesco | Tesco Extra, Riverside Avenue | 413 yd | |
| Starbucks at the Village Hotel | Deansleigh Road | 427 yd | |
| Dans Diner | Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Dean Harvester | Castle Lane West | 909 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 583 yd | |
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips | 3 Castle Parade | 961 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4 Castle Parade | 961 yd | |
| Iford Dixyland | 5 Castle Parade | 961 yd | |
| Iford Tandoori | 6 Castle Parade | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Riverside Avenue | 436 yd | |
| Budgens @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littledown Centre LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE CHASESIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Village Gym (Bournemouth) DEANSLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE | 768 yd | |
| Playgolf Bournemouth Riverside Avenue | golf | 998 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.