Cox Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3LS is located in the Muscliff & Strouden 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 Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3LT, BH9 3LZ, BH9 3PR, BH9 3NA, BH9 3ND, BH9 3NF, BH9 3PN, BH9 3PP, BH9 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 3LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.9% | 54.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 33.1% | 28.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 49.8% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53.6% | 49% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.6% | 17.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 21.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.2% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 23.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.5% | 89.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cox Avenue was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cox Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-16 | £341,121 |
| 74 Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-08-06 | £373,224 |
| 54 Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-01-22 | £325,737 |
| 52 Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-04 | £319,450 |
| 48A Cox Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2019-10-04 | £245,192 |
BH9 3LS 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 5,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,007 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 | 3,409 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 | 3,060 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,563 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 | 1,000 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 | 2,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre | Stour Acres, Granby Road | 249 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 361 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 90 Castle Lane West | 380 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 385 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 380 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 380 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 954 yd | |
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 348 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 915 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.