Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, BH7 7RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH7 7RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	51.3%	2.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51%	48.7%	-2.3%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 vicinity of BH7 7RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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	25.1%	22.8%	-2.3%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	64%	7.4%	44.2%	19.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.8%	6.8%	2.0%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	9.2%	5.2%	-4.0%	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 (87.5%) 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	47.3%	49.7%	2.4%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	37.8%	37.8%	0.0%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	11.8%	10.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	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 7RJ this area, 9.6% 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	12.4%	9.6%	-2.8%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	9.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.5%	23.2%	-0.3%	13.4%	9.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	17.6%	7.2%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	32.8%	1.3%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	6%	2.4%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	2.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.9%	89.8%	-6.1%	81.4%	8.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.3% 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	89.2%	85.3%	-3.9%	83.2%	2.1%
European Union	2.7%	4%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.4%	3.7%	0.3%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2%	5.3%	3.3%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	84.2%	-5.0%	83.2%	1.0%
10+ Years	0%	14.1%	14.1%	9.8%	4.3%
5-10 Years	3.7%	1%	-2.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.1%	76.7%	16.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Walsingham Dene Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walsingham Dene was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walsingham Dene has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 170th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

🔎 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 7RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Walsingham Dene are based on 29 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 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, BH7 7RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH7 7RJ

Average Price
£605,315

Semi-Detached
£581,920

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£606,378

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walsingham Dene

Average Price
£623,630

Semi-Detached
£571,484

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£625,493

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walsingham DeneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2025-11-10	£621,756
15 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2025-02-25	£643,621
2 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2025-01-17	£633,208
8 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£615,500	2022-04-22	£600,245
24 Walsingham Dene, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2021-06-03	£578,903

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH7 7RJ

Employment

BH7 7RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.

BH7 7RJ 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	76
Retired	73
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	31
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Financial and insurance activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Real estate activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Construction	4
Information and communication	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB	4out of 4	681 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings' Park County First School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB	- not rated	1,205 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Park County Junior School Ashley Road , Boscombe BH1 4NB	- not rated	1,205 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Park Primary School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB	- not rated	1,211 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	721 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	721 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	724 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	4out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	4,746 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	3,282 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	3,979 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,212 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,212 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	930 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	930 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	930 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH	- not rated	1,664 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
J P Morgan	1 Chaseside	532 yd
AFC Bournemouth	Vitality Stadium, Kings Park Drive	756 yd
The Terrace Cafe @ BH Live Queens Park Leisure Centre	51 Queens Park South Drive	926 yd
Littledown Leisure Centre	Chaseside	946 yd
Kings Park Athletic Stadium	Kings Park Cafe, Kings Park Pavilion	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cooper Dean Harvester	Castle Lane West	925 yd
Queens Park Hotel	482 Holdenhurst Road	975 yd
Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club	Kings Park Central Drive	1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE		719 yd
Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	722 yd
Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive	grass pitches	755 yd
Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	790 yd
Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	891 yd
Park School QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	897 yd
Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	911 yd
Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	928 yd
Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE	grass pitches	948 yd
Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE	indoor bowls	1,091 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	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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