Lawford Rise is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 2BZ is located in the Moordown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawford Rise, Bournemouth, BH9 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3HX, BH9 2DB, BH9 2BY, BH9 2XH, BH9 2DA, BH9 3JB, BH9 3JG, BH9 3JN, BH9 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 2BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 33.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 55.6% | 52.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.1% | 15.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.8% | 87.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 88.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawford Rise was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.3% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lawford Rise has the 16th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lawford Rise, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2017-10-11 | £345,267 |
| 3 Lawford Rise, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-06-30 | £493,996 |
BH9 2BZ 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 BH9 2BZ 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany Church of England Primary School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton County First School Coronation Avenue , BH9 1TP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton County Junior School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 92 The Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 176 yd | |
| Itsy Bitsyccino | 3B, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 178 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 204 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 395 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 395 yd | |
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 472 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 500 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 522 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 1,027 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.