Boveridge Gardens is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 3RF is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, BH9 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 3RQ, BH9 3RG, BH9 3RE, BH9 3PW, BH9 3SG, BH9 3SF, BH9 3PN, BH9 3QL, BH9 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH9 3RF, 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 Boveridge Gardens was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Boveridge Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 349th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2025-07-18 | £358,245 |
| 9 Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £336,500 | 2024-09-24 | £336,146 |
| 54 Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-05-24 | £199,592 |
| 7 Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-28 | £347,437 |
| 66 Boveridge Gardens, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-05-13 | £158,594 |
BH9 3RF 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 School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 74 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 726 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 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 3,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre | Stour Acres, Granby Road | 396 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 90 Castle Lane West | 587 yd | |
| Holy Epiphany Church Hall | Church Of The Holy Epiphany, 48 Castle Lane West | 688 yd | |
| Bully's Cafe | 27 Castle Lane West | 692 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Westover Retail Park, Castle Lane West | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 789 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Takeaway | 72 Castle Lane West | 587 yd | |
| Noor Takeaway | 50 Castle Lane West | 587 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 100 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 781 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.