Malvern Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3BN 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 Malvern Close, Bournemouth, BH9 3BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3AQ, BH9 3AE, BH9 3AW, BH9 2BS, BH9 2BT, BH9 2BU, BH9 3AL, BH9 3AZ, BH9 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 3BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 45.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 49.9% | 58.2% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 | 19.1% | 14.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.1% | 84.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 84.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Close was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 578th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Malvern Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-02-11 | £438,450 |
| 3 Malvern Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-27 | £411,195 |
| 1B Malvern Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-02-05 | £342,427 |
| 5 Malvern Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-11-16 | £394,975 |
| 7 Malvern Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-04-11 | £407,997 |
BH9 3BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 798 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 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Kawasaki | 1002-1006 Wimborne Road | 147 yd | |
| Nans Place Cafe | 976 Wimborne Road | 179 yd | |
| Poke Folk Tattoo, Coffee and Artisan Bread | 935 Wimborne Road | 224 yd | |
| Silver Lounge Cafe | 906 Wimborne Road | 353 yd | |
| Moordown Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 92 The Avenue | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 588 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 143 yd | |
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 211 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 333 yd | |
| China City | 882 Wimborne Road | 426 yd | |
| Triple Eight (888) | 888 Wimborne Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 224 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 668 yd | |
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 1,035 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.