Ibsley Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8SZ is located in the Queen's 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 Ibsley Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8SE, BH8 8BG, BH8 8SS, BH8 8SX, BH8 8SY, BH8 8RP, BH8 8TA, BH8 8ST, BH8 8SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 8SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 53.2% | 55% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 34.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.6% | 50.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 BH8 8SZ this area, 8.6% 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 | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 25.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 36.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 87.9% | 85.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 81.9% | 78.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 78.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 12.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ibsley Close was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ibsley Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 441st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ibsley Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-12-07 | £254,071 |
| 16 Ibsley Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2008-08-13 | £261,134 |
| 15 Ibsley Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2007-10-24 | £325,855 |
| 16 Ibsley Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-11-28 | £347,694 |
BH8 8SZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
BH8 8SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in BH8 8SZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,141 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 | 1,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 320 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,686 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 | 253 yd | |
| Bucegi | 269 Holdenhurst Road | 419 yd | |
| The Woodpecker Cafe | Queens Park Pavilion, Queens Park West Drive | 465 yd | |
| The Uncle Will LTD | 249 Holdenhurst Road | 536 yd | |
| Cherries Cafe | 65a Curzon Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Social Club | 51 Avon Road | 50 yd | |
| Bournemouth East Conservative Club | 317 Holdenhurst Road | 302 yd | |
| The Firkin Shed (Micro pub) | 279 Holdenhurst Road | 419 yd | |
| Queens Park Hotel | 482 Holdenhurst Road | 626 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 41 Windham Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bap Go | 344b Holdenhurst Road | 365 yd | |
| Paprika | 332 Holdenhurst Road | 397 yd | |
| The Galley Fish and Chip Shop | 346 Holdenhurst Road | 397 yd | |
| The Taste of China | 265 Holdenhurst Road | 419 yd | |
| Pamir BBQ Express | 271 Holdenhurst Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 382 Holdenhurst Road | 293 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 257-263 Holdenhurst Road | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | 316 Holdenhurst Road | 615 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 514 yd |
| Park School QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive | grass pitches | 1,043 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.