Area Information for Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF

Lowther Gardens in Bournemouth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the East Cliff & Springbourne ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bournemouth East. This page combines information for the address Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH8 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 BH8 8NF.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ward East Cliff & Springbourne
Constituency Bournemouth East * 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 62 property sales in Lowther Gardens, BH8 8NF 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 East - West), 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 Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF 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 Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF:

The Lane, Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NE
Stewart Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8NT
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DD
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DA
Stewart Mews, Bournemouth, BH8 8NL
Methuen Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8NA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BH8 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 62 property sales in Lowther Gardens 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 Lowther Gardens, 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 3
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 126
Flat (Converted) 24
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Total 167
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 76% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 122
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 168

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 71
Two People 48
Three People 29
Four People 15
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 167

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 71
Family Household 85
Other Household 11
Total 167

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 59
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 45
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 4
Total 168

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bournemouth East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 166
Female 170
Total 336

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around BH8 8NF has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 28% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 31
5-9 37
10-14 24
15-19 7
20-24 20
25-29 45
30-34 40
35-39 37
40-44 20
45-49 22
50-54 18
55-59 15
60-64 10
65-69 7
70-74 0
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 2
Total 336

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BH8 8NF does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 150
Married 49
Separated 8
Divorced 27
Widowed 5
Total 239

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 157
Good 115
Fair 44
Bad 12
Very Bad 5
Total 333

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) 62
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 47
Other 7
Total 239

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% 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 293
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 1
Bangladeshi 6
Chinese 2
Other Asian 5
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 4
Other 8
Total 338

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth), 66% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 219
European Union 70
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 15
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
Total 334

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 219
10+ Years 52
5-10 Years 38
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 334

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 BH8 8NF.

Passport(s) Held
None 89
United Kingdom 148
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 81
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 6
Central and South America 7

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 163
Christian 125
Buddhist 8
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 8
Not Stated 18
Total 334

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 94
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 21
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 17
Total 236

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 9
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 138

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 7
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 50
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 41
Full-time Student 8
Total 236

Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF is within the Bournemouth East - West 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 Lowther Gardens
Neighbourhood Team Address Bournemouth East - West
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 BH8 8NF. 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 BH8 8NF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, approximately 690 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bournemouth 690 yards
Pokesdown 1.4 miles
Branksome 2.7 miles
Christchurch 3.2 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) 4.1 miles
Poole 5.6 miles
Hinton Admiral 6.4 miles
Hamworthy 7.1 miles
New Milton 8.9 miles
Holton Heath 9.8 miles
Sway 12 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Malmesbury Park Primary School, approximately 410 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 0.7 miles April 2024
    
Bournemouth School 1.2 miles February 2024
    
The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1.3 miles February 2023
    
Avonbourne Girls Academy 1.4 miles October 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls 1.4 miles May 2024
    
Avonbourne Boys' Academy 1.4 miles November 2023
    
Glenmoor Academy 1.9 miles June 2019
    
Winton Academy 1.9 miles December 2018
    
The Bourne Academy 2.6 miles November 2019
    
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (All Through) 2.8 miles September 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Holdenhurst Site of Shelley Manor & Holdenhurst MC, approximately 200 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 Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Boscombe Gardens Dental Practice, approximately 0.6 miles 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 Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NF. The nearest is Asda Stores Ltd, approximately 840 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 BH8 8NF

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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