Sonning Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9SN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 9SN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	53.6%	52.3%	-1.3%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	46.4%	47.7%	1.3%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	35.1%	3.3%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	47.1%	5.0%	44.2%	2.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	13.9%	9.9%	-4.0%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	10.7%	7.2%	-3.5%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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%	52.5%	7.5%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	32%	31%	-1.0%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	13%	10.4%	-2.6%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	8%	4.6%	-3.4%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.8%	15.9%	-5.9%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	10.8%	-5.6%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	12.3%	-5.6%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5.1%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	17.7%	5.6%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	35.3%	13.5%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	5.4%	3%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0%	4.1%	4.1%	3.1%	1.0%
Other Asian	2.1%	5.4%	3.3%	1.6%	3.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	86.7%	-8.3%	81.4%	5.3%
Arab	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% 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	92.9%	81.6%	-11.3%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	3%	7.6%	4.6%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	8.3%	6.2%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	82%	-10.9%	83.2%	-1.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	12.9%	12.3%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	1.8%	4.6%	2.8%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Sonning Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sonning Way was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Sonning Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 184th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH8 9SN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sonning Way are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sonning Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9SN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH8 9SN

Average Price
£499,451

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£499,451

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sonning Way

Average Price
£428,413

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,413

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sonning WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Sonning Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-10-31	£394,458
1 Sonning Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2003-09-29	£427,253
1 Sonning Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2003-01-17	£455,606
3 Sonning Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	1998-11-27	£571,359
3 Sonning Way, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£66,100	1998-09-16	£276,947

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH8 9SN

Employment

BH8 9SN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Looking after home or family	14
Other	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	21
Education	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	364 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	3out of 4	364 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	378 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU	- not rated	378 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY	3out of 4	433 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ	- not rated	5,208 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	5,368 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY	- not rated	265 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY	4out of 4	265 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	- not rated	518 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ	4out of 4	518 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	- not rated	858 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	3,123 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	3,365 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,666 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,666 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane ,	- not rated	1,035 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA	- not rated	1,222 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH	- not rated	1,666 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ	- not rated	1,708 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	1,977 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Francis of Assisi Church	St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road	290 yd
St Paul's Cafe	St Paul's Church, Landford Way	812 yd
Turkish Grill	90 Castle Lane West	1,046 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit A, Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road	1,063 yd
Gaja	360 Charminster Road	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Broadway	241 Castle Lane West	500 yd
Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd	Broadway Lane	695 yd
Fiveways	423 Charminster Road	866 yd
Moordown Bowling Club	The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road	953 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Way Fisheries	569 Charminster Road	94 yd
Susan Chinese Takeaway	577 Charminster Road	128 yd
Bento	243 Castle Lane West	500 yd
NAZ Indian Takeaway	72 Castle Lane West	1,046 yd
Noor Takeaway	50 Castle Lane West	1,046 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B&M Store	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road		1,063 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road		1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
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	420 yd
Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	517 yd
Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE	grass pitches	564 yd
The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	859 yd
Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD	grass pitches	882 yd
Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road	tennis courts	885 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of BH8 9SN