Twyford Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 0PQ is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Twyford Close, Bournemouth, BH8 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 0DY, BH8 0QA, BH8 0PG, BH8 0PH, BH8 0NP, BH8 0NR, BH8 0PA, BH8 0PF, BH8 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH8 0PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 31% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 51.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.1% | 74.4% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 73.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 85.8% | 73.7% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twyford Close was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Twyford Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 435th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Twyford Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2024-08-30 | £438,414 |
| 18 Twyford Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2021-08-27 | £354,692 |
| 14 Twyford Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-12-07 | £392,311 |
| 17 Twyford Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-03-23 | £372,302 |
| 7 Twyford Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2017-06-23 | £331,967 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 3,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 168 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit C8A, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 176 yd | |
| St Paul's Cafe | St Paul's Church, Landford Way | 297 yd | |
| Costa @ Next Retail Ltd | Next, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 322 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 8b, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 752 yd | |
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Spice | 458 Castle Lane West | 363 yd | |
| Subway | 460 Castle Lane West | 363 yd | |
| Herbies | 466 Castle Lane West | 411 yd | |
| ShangPin | 496 Castle Lane West | 411 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 175 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 468 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 559 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Sir David English Sports Centre THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE EAST WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 957 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.