Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 0HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 0HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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	59.2%	55.7%	-3.5%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	40.8%	44.3%	3.5%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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	22.1%	25.9%	3.8%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	37.3%	-5.0%	44.2%	-6.9%
Separated	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	15.5%	17.9%	2.4%	9.1%	8.8%
Widowed	19.7%	17%	-2.7%	6.1%	10.9%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.4%	25.1%	-6.3%	48.4%	-23.3%
Good health	34.7%	42.1%	7.4%	33.6%	8.5%
Fair health	20.4%	20.4%	0.0%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	9%	9.4%	0.4%	4.0%	5.4%
Very bad health	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	1.2%	1.8%

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	42.3%	27.8%	-14.5%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	11.3%	-7.0%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8%	15.6%	7.6%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	4.2%	-0.5%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	9.9%	2.9%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	27.4%	11.9%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	1.6%	2.2%
Black African	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	88.2%	84.9%	-3.3%	81.4%	3.5%
Other	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83% 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	88.2%	83%	-5.2%	83.2%	-0.2%
European Union	0.8%	5.5%	4.7%	6.1%	-0.6%
Africa	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	5.7%	8.1%	2.4%	5.6%	2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.3%	0.8%
British Overseas	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.0%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.3%	82.6%	-4.7%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	0%	11.4%	11.4%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	4.5%	1.7%	-2.8%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	2.1%	-5.2%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.9%	76.7%	-8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	2.6%	0.2%	2.4%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	22.2%	13.5%	8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.6%	37.2%	-7.6%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Woodbury Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbury Avenue was 220.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.8% higher than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Woodbury Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BH8 0HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Woodbury Avenue are based on 51 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 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 0HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH8 0HH

Average Price
£388,501

Semi-Detached
£462,129

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£382,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodbury Avenue

Average Price
£370,589

Semi-Detached
£426,758

Terraced
£223,165

Detached
£384,788

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodbury AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-12-10	£416,320
53 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-12-10	£413,326
63 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-10-31	£369,094
75 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£376,500	2021-03-19	£413,009
67 Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2020-12-11	£349,514

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH8 0HH

Employment

BH8 0HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BH8 0HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	41
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Self-Employed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Education	4
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Townsend Primary and Nursery School Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT	- not rated	536 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT	- not rated	536 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB	3out of 4	1,604 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB	- not rated	1,604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	1,822 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	1,175 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	1,175 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	3out of 4	1,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	- not rated	1,334 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	4out of 4	1,334 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,944 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	2,801 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	2,801 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	4,347 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	4,882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurn Court School Hurn , BH23 6AB	- not rated	1,423 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane ,	- not rated	1,492 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	1,755 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,755 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,755 yd	Foundation special school	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
McDonalds	Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	307 yd
Five Guys	Unit 8b, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	457 yd
Costa @ Next Retail Ltd	Next, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	462 yd
Townsend Community Association	Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road	535 yd
Caffe Nero	Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	606 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cooper Dean Harvester	Castle Lane West		719 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herbies	466 Castle Lane West	538 yd
ShangPin	496 Castle Lane West	538 yd
Balti Spice	458 Castle Lane West	608 yd
Subway	460 Castle Lane West	608 yd
Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station	771 Castle Lane East	1,042 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	307 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West	698 yd
B&M Store	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	929 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	929 yd
Budgens @ Spur End Service Station	771 Castle Lane East	1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Townsend Community Centre JEWELL ROAD	grass pitches	535 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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