Area Information for Bournemouth, BH1 1YW

This postcode in Bournemouth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Bournemouth Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bournemouth West. This page combines information for the address Bournemouth, BH1 1YW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1996. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ward Bournemouth Central
Constituency Bournemouth West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bournemouth South), and the Dorset Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bournemouth, BH1 1YW.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bournemouth, BH1 1YW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bournemouth consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 77
Flat (Converted) 51
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 14
Total 143
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bournemouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 86% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 0
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 121
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 79
Two People 46
Three People 13
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bournemouth consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 79
Family Household 43
Other Household 21
Total 143

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 48
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 145

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BH1 1YW however is predominantly male (63%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 154
Female 91
Total 245

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 3
10-14 4
15-19 7
20-24 37
25-29 37
30-34 39
35-39 27
40-44 22
45-49 13
50-54 23
55-59 9
60-64 2
65-69 9
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 245

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BH1 1YW there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 156
Married 30
Separated 12
Divorced 29
Widowed 0
Total 227

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 106
Good 93
Fair 36
Bad 7
Very Bad 1
Total 243

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 81
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 2
Total 227

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 187
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 8
Chinese 5
Other Asian 9
Black African 11
Black Caribbean 3
Arab 2
Other 6
Total 245

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bournemouth), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 111
European Union 64
Rest of Europe 16
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 28
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 248

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bournemouth), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 13% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 111
10+ Years 31
5-10 Years 39
2-5 Years 31
Less Than 2 Years 35
Total 247

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BH1 1YW.

Passport(s) Held
None 26
United Kingdom 103
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 85
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 11
Central and South America 5
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 97
Christian 102
Buddhist 0
Hindu 9
Jewish 1
Muslim 13
Sikh 0
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 16
Total 244

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 95
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 34
Retired 8
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 10
Total 228

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 25
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 30
Total 152

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 13
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 26
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 39
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 34
Total 228

Bournemouth, BH1 1YW is within the Bournemouth South policing neighbourhood, under the Dorset Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near BH1 1YW
Neighbourhood Team Address Bournemouth South
Madeira Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 1QL
Force Website: http://www.dorset.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to BH1 1YW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BH1 1YW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bournemouth 0.5 miles
Branksome 2.1 miles
Pokesdown 2.2 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) 3.4 miles
Christchurch 4 miles
Poole 4.9 miles
Hamworthy 6.4 miles
Hinton Admiral 7.2 miles
Holton Heath 9 miles
New Milton 9.7 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 11 miles
Sway 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 370 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 370 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 370 yards April 2024
    
Winton Academy 1.9 miles December 2018
    
Glenmoor Academy 1.9 miles June 2019
    
Bournemouth School 1.9 miles February 2024
    
The Bishop of Winchester Academy 2.1 miles February 2023
    
Bournemouth School for Girls 2.2 miles May 2024
    
Avonbourne Girls Academy 2.3 miles October 2024
Avonbourne Boys' Academy 2.3 miles November 2023
    
The Bourne Academy 2.7 miles November 2019
    
St Aldhelm's Academy 3 miles March 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is St Paul's Hostel, approximately 630 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is mydentist, Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bournemouth, BH1 1YW. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Bournemouth, approximately 250 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.