Avon Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8RF is located in the East Cliff & Springbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2014-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avon Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8RU, BH8 8SB, BH8 8BS, BH8 8RW, BH8 8BL, BH8 8BT, BH8 8BJ, BH8 8BN, BH8 8QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH8 8RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.7% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.3% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 48.6% | 54.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 27.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 42.1% | 46.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 21.4% | 20.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80.4% | 81.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 69.5% | 53.8% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 29.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 23.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 53.8% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 16.1% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 76.7% | -30.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon Close was 193.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% higher than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avon Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 122nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bradbury Court, 1 - 3 Avon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-16 | £184,952 |
| 9 Bradbury Court, 1 - 3 Avon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-25 | £132,682 |
| 1 Bradbury Court, 1 - 3 Avon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-21 | £180,988 |
| 7 Bradbury Court, 1 - 3 Avon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-08-16 | £139,281 |
| 7 Bradbury Court, 1 - 3 Avon Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-03-26 | £134,706 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 514 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeen Cuisine | 333 Holdenhurst Road | 92 yd | |
| Bucegi | 269 Holdenhurst Road | 348 yd | |
| Cherries Cafe | 65a Curzon Road | 366 yd | |
| The Uncle Will LTD | 249 Holdenhurst Road | 487 yd | |
| SukhoThai Restaurant | 304 Holdenhurst Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Social Club | 51 Avon Road | 145 yd | |
| Bournemouth East Conservative Club | 317 Holdenhurst Road | 193 yd | |
| The Firkin Shed (Micro pub) | 279 Holdenhurst Road | 348 yd | |
| Queens Park Hotel | 482 Holdenhurst Road | 559 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 41 Windham Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bap Go | 344b Holdenhurst Road | 249 yd | |
| Paprika | 332 Holdenhurst Road | 293 yd | |
| The Galley Fish and Chip Shop | 346 Holdenhurst Road | 293 yd | |
| The Taste of China | 265 Holdenhurst Road | 348 yd | |
| Pamir BBQ Express | 271 Holdenhurst Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 382 Holdenhurst Road | 113 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 257-263 Holdenhurst Road | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 316 Holdenhurst Road | 557 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 9-23 Palmerston Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Park School QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 622 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 634 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,078 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.