Area Information for Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ

Norwich Avenue 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 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH2 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BH2 5TJ.

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

There has been a total of 7 property sales in Norwich Avenue, BH2 5TJ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

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 in January 2025, when 229 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH2 5TJ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ:

Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TH
Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QY
Suffolk Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5SY
Newgate Mews, Bournemouth, BH2 5BU
Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TG
Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BH2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 7 property sales in Norwich Avenue since the beginning of 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 Norwich Avenue, 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 1
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 18
Flat (Purpose-Built) 113
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 12
Total 178
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 74% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 19
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 127
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 178

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 54
Two People 75
Three People 30
Four People 18
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 178

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 54
Family Household 93
Other Household 33
Total 180

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 85
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 4
Total 180

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bournemouth West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 204
Female 178
Total 382

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 18
5-9 19
10-14 16
15-19 15
20-24 44
25-29 62
30-34 54
35-39 47
40-44 41
45-49 24
50-54 13
55-59 13
60-64 7
65-69 3
70-74 2
75-79 5
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 383

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BH2 5TJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 52% 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 200
Married 90
Separated 10
Divorced 25
Widowed 3
Total 328

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 195
Good 137
Fair 35
Bad 14
Very Bad 1
Total 382

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) 141
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 42
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 35
Other 8
Total 327

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% 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 301
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Indian 7
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 4
Other Asian 8
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 3
Other 15
Total 386

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth), only 46% 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 175
European Union 121
Rest of Europe 11
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 47
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 384

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth), only 46% 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 175
10+ Years 51
5-10 Years 70
2-5 Years 42
Less Than 2 Years 49
Total 387

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 BH2 5TJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 34
United Kingdom 168
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 147
Rest of Europe 6
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 11
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
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 156
Christian 167
Buddhist 7
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 13
Sikh 1
Other Religion 10
Not Stated 22
Total 383

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bournemouth Central ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

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 132
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 58
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 27
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 40
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 16
Total 326

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 26
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 27
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 39
Total 222

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 36
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 52
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 37
Total 325

Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ 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. In January 2025, 229 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH2 5TJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 229 crimes committed near Norwich Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Bournemouth South
Madeira Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 1QL
Force Website: http://www.dorset.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BH2 5TJ. 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 BH2 5TJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bournemouth 1.2 miles
Branksome 1.4 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) 2.6 miles
Pokesdown 2.9 miles
Poole 4.1 miles
Christchurch 4.7 miles
Hamworthy 5.7 miles
Hinton Admiral 8 miles
Holton Heath 8.3 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 11 miles
New Milton 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 210 yards
    
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 0.9 miles
    
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School 1.3 miles
    
Malmesbury Park Primary School 1.4 miles
    
St Luke's Church of England Primary School 1.7 miles
    
Talbot Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Bethany Church of England Junior School 1.8 miles
    
St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Heatherlands Primary School 1.8 miles
    
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 0.9 miles
    
Winton Academy 1.8 miles
    
Glenmoor Academy 1.9 miles
    
Bournemouth School 2.3 miles
    
St Aldhelm's Academy 2.5 miles
    
The Bourne Academy 2.5 miles
    
The Bishop of Winchester Academy 2.6 miles
    
Bournemouth School for Girls 2.6 miles
    
Avonbourne Girls Academy 3 miles
    
Avonbourne Boys' Academy 3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is Shore Medical - Poole Road Medical Centre, approximately 280 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 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is Dental Centre Bournemouth, approximately 290 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 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is Nightingale House/Court/Florence House, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ. The nearest is Vision Express (UK )Ltd, approximately 610 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.


 

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Broadband in BH2 5TJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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