Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, BH7 7JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH7 7JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.5%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	51%	49.5%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.5%

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 vicinity of BH7 7JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.1%	23%	2.9%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	61.5%	-3.5%	44.2%	17.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.3%	9%	1.7%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	6.6%	6.1%	-0.5%	6.1%	0.0%

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 (90.3%) 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	61.4%	54.8%	-6.6%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	29.4%	35.5%	6.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	8.1%	7.5%	-0.6%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around BH7 7JW this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.2%	6.8%	0.6%	18.2%	-11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	7.6%	-1.5%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23%	14.7%	-8.3%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	3.2%	-0.1%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	14%	0.1%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	42%	51.8%	9.8%	33.8%	18.0%
Other	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	4.9%	4.7%	-0.2%	3.1%	1.6%
Other Asian	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	88.5%	84.7%	-3.8%	81.4%	3.3%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.2% 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	89.9%	81.2%	-8.7%	83.2%	-2.0%
European Union	1.4%	4.9%	3.5%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	3.5%	3.1%	-0.4%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	6.5%	2.2%	5.6%	0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	81.7%	-7.3%	83.2%	-1.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	14.3%	13.7%	9.8%	4.5%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.6%	0.9%	-7.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.7%	37.2%	-6.5%
Christian	58.5%	46.2%	12.3%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Woodcocks Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcocks Crescent was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodcocks Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 211th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BH7 7JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Woodcocks Crescent are based on 15 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 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, BH7 7JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH7 7JW

Average Price
£670,239

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£670,239

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodcocks Crescent

Average Price
£693,725

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£693,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodcocks CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2018-12-17	£617,232
7 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2016-02-19	£563,621
14 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£412,500	2015-07-23	£573,326
16 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2012-02-03	£644,427
6 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2008-04-23	£727,163

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH7 7JW

Employment

BH7 7JW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Financial and insurance activities	27
Education	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Construction	4
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB	- not rated	485 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT	4out of 4	1,225 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB	3out of 4	1,607 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX	3out of 4	1,653 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	346 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	3out of 4	1,823 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	2,222 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY	4out of 4	2,508 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	3,586 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	392 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	3,507 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road ,	- not rated	3,820 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	2out of 4	4,154 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	329 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	1,509 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	2,172 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH	- not rated	2,300 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ	4out of 4	3,184 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
J P Morgan	1 Chaseside	390 yd
Littledown Leisure Centre	Chaseside	460 yd
Toby Carvery	Toby Carvery Cooper Dean, Castle Lane East	753 yd
Burger King	741-743 Castle Lane East	753 yd
Rendezvous/Eurest	Ageas Retail Limited, Deansleigh House, Deansleigh Road	783 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cooper Dean Harvester	Castle Lane West		876 yd
Kasbah Club	First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road		1,043 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station	771 Castle Lane East		753 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens @ Spur End Service Station	771 Castle Lane East		753 yd
Tesco	Riverside Avenue		913 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	200 yd
Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	281 yd
Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE		335 yd
Littledown Centre LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE CHASESIDE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	575 yd
St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE	grass pitches	713 yd
Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road	tennis courts	787 yd
Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE	grass pitches	791 yd
Village Gym (Bournemouth) DEANSLEIGH ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	886 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	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%

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	40.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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