Stone Gardens is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 0LJ is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 0LL, BH8 0LQ, BH8 0HE, BH8 0HF, BH8 0LF, BH8 0LU, BH8 0JD, BH8 0LH, BH8 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 0LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 57.3% | 53.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 42.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 BH8 0LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 39.4% | 45.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 43.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 19% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 16.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 87.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 93.3% | 80.3% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 80.6% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stone Gardens was 140.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% higher than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stone Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-05 | £321,106 |
| 55 Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2021-06-04 | £311,970 |
| 75 Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-22 | £341,496 |
| 75 Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-06-14 | £369,190 |
| 71 Stone Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2018-08-06 | £302,580 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,505 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 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Association | Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road | 159 yd | |
| McDonalds | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 738 yd | |
| Burger King | 741-743 Castle Lane East | 771 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Cooper Dean, Castle Lane East | 771 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 8b, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Dean Harvester | Castle Lane West | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 771 yd | |
| Herbies | 466 Castle Lane West | 953 yd | |
| ShangPin | 496 Castle Lane West | 953 yd | |
| Balti Spice | 458 Castle Lane West | 1,027 yd | |
| Subway | 460 Castle Lane West | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 738 yd | |
| Budgens @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Centre JEWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Littledown Centre LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE CHASESIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.