Arcadia Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9ER 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 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9EP, BH8 9EH, BH8 9RT, BH8 9RS, BH8 9EE, BH8 9RR, BH8 9RP, BH8 9QP, BH8 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 9ER, 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 | 49.3% | 53.8% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 33.2% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 41% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 18% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 40.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 82.7% | 77.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 82.4% | 76% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 75.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 17% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcadia Avenue was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arcadia Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Flat 4 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-24 | £200,192 |
| Lower Flat 4 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2022-11-24 | £185,479 |
| 2 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-08-30 | £499,671 |
| 13 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-31 | £345,174 |
| Upper Flat 4 Arcadia Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-05 | £207,475 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,391 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 680 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Play Cafe Ltd | 280 Charminster Road | 116 yd | |
| Escobars | 286 Charminster Road | 130 yd | |
| Roxy's Bistro | 313 Charminster Road | 150 yd | |
| Beigelz | 295 Charminster Road | 161 yd | |
| Turtle Bean | 287-289 Charminster Road | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 187 yd | |
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 411 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 658 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 724 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickie One | 290 Charminster Road | 119 yd | |
| Iced Up Ltd | 297 Charminster Road | 145 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 150 yd | |
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away | 366A Charminster Road | 201 yd | |
| Etna Pizzeria | 181 Charminster Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 577 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 601 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 795 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 919 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.