Cherries Drive is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 2SR is located in the Wallisdown & Winton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherries Drive, Bournemouth, BH9 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 2SN, BH10 6AJ, BH10 6AZ, BH10 4DZ, BH9 2SH, BH10 4HQ, BH9 2TJ, BH9 2SW, BH10 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 2SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 33.7% | 31.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 44.5% | 43.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 38.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 23.3% | 16.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 23.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 91% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.3% | 87.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 86.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherries Drive was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherries Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 383rd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cherries Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-17 | £223,146 |
| 5 Cherries Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-01-23 | £289,269 |
| 5 Cherries Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £170,700 | 2005-08-11 | £305,908 |
| 3 Cherries Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-04-24 | £360,156 |
BH9 2SR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH9 2SR 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton County Junior School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | - not rated | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 625 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 724 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 1,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Park Cafe | Redhill Park, Redhill Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Slades Park Pavillion | Ensbury Avenue | 455 yd | |
| Bournemouth Blind Society | 5 Victoria Park Road | 507 yd | |
| St Thomas Community Centre | St Thomas's Church Hall, St Thomas's Church, Western Avenue | 513 yd | |
| Coffee Cave | 83 Coombe Avenue | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 782 yd | |
| The Silverback Ale House | 518 Wimborne Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Pizza | 1-3 Columbia Road | 151 yd | |
| China Town | 5 Columbia Road | 151 yd | |
| Taste of Hong Kong | 63 Columbia Road | 276 yd | |
| Vinnies Fish and Chips | 6 New Parade | 621 yd | |
| Pamir BBQ Express | 830 Wimborne Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 820 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Victoria Avenue Tennis Club Victoria Avenue | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 705 yd | |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 836 yd | |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 874 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.