Cerne Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3PP 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 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, BH9 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3QP, BH9 3PR, BH9 3PN, BH9 3PW, BH9 3QW, BH9 3LT, BH9 3LS, BH9 3QY, BH9 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 3PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH9 3PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 24.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 57.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 15.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 92.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cerne Close was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cerne Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 587th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-09 | £396,061 |
| 9 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £316,500 | 2021-04-30 | £345,516 |
| 2 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2018-12-27 | £353,198 |
| 5 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-03-21 | £354,788 |
| 6 Cerne Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-04-21 | £371,001 |
BH9 3PP 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 retired residents living in BH9 3PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | - not rated | 821 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 | 1,531 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 | 5,393 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,032 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 | 3,601 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 | 2,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,703 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 | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurn Court School Hurn , BH23 6AB | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 179 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 544 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 90 Castle Lane West | 552 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 577 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 552 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 283 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 949 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.