Ashling Crescent is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9JB 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 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, BH8 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9HT, BH8 9SG, BH8 9JD, BH8 9SF, BH8 9HP, BH8 9LH, BH8 9QZ, BH8 9RA, BH8 9SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH8 9JB 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 | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 32.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 57.7% | 60.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9JB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 44.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 84.3% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 89.1% | 75.4% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 75.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashling Crescent was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashling Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 289th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-11-22 | £589,947 |
| 5 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-08-07 | £662,127 |
| 19 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-06-14 | £685,135 |
| 18 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-07-21 | £831,309 |
| 38 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £692,500 | 2020-01-24 | £819,766 |
BH8 9JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 380 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 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,315 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 | 2,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,282 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 | 1,057 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaja | 360 Charminster Road | 361 yd | |
| BH Vape | 368 Charminster Road | 361 yd | |
| Bates Restaurant | 350-352 Charminster Road | 361 yd | |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 450 yd | |
| Roxy's Bistro | 313 Charminster Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 207 yd | |
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away | 366A Charminster Road | 361 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 513 yd | |
| Iced Up Ltd | 297 Charminster Road | 547 yd | |
| Chickie One | 290 Charminster Road | 552 yd | |
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 563 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 | 681 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,063 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.