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14,579HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BH15 POSTCODE REGION

Bournemouth (BH15)

The BH15 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 1309 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the BH15 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Poole Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in BH15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BH15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BH15 postcode is located within the Bournemouth district of Dorset, UK. It is situated towards the southeastern part of the region, and it borders Poole and Christchurch.

The postcode district covers a large area that includes numerous popular places such as Poole, Boscombe, Southbourne, Tuckton, and part of Kinson. It also hosts several major transport links, which include the London-Weymouth railway line, the A338 Kinson Road, the A3060, and two important bus routes.

The area is popular for tourists due to its accessibility to the coast, including the towns of Bournemouth, Boscombe and Southbourne. These places feature a wide variety of attractions, from traditional family entertainment to popular nightclubs. There are beautiful beaches, and also several large parks which are popular for walking, cycling and relaxing activities.

Given its location, BH15 is also known for its historical buildings and monuments. There are numerous Victorian era properties, several churches, and the beautiful Royal Victoria Park which lies on the banks of the River Stour.

The BH15 postcode has a good economy and is home to a high concentration of businesses and industry. The service-sector businesses are mainly concentrated in the town centres of Poole, Boscombe and Tuckton, while a variety of small-scale industrial and commercial businesses have established themselves in Kinson.

The area also boasts several educational institutions, such as the Arts University Bournemouth, the Bournemouth University campus, and Poole Grammar School.

In terms of leisure activities, there is something to suit every age and preference. For music lovers, there is a thriving live music scene in Boscombe and Southbourne, and for those keen to explore the area, there is plenty of woodland walking in the nearby Kinson Forest.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in BH15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BH15Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

BH15 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.

Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.

Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Dorset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBH15
Postal TownBournemouth
MSOA NamePoole 015
LSOA NamePoole 015F
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityPoole
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BH15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Beacon Hill
Canford Heath
Creekmoor
Hamworthy
Hillbourne
Longfleet
Oakdale
Parkstone
Poole
Stanley Green
Sterte
Turlin Moor
Upton
Waterloo
Browse Postcodes in BH15

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BH) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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