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2.2%UNEMPLOYED
69%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsBH24 2SW

What social class do the population of BH24 2SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BH24 2SW in Bournemouth, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BH24 2SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 9%Children
  • 91%Adults

9% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 20% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in BH242SW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in St Leonards and St Ives West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 13%SINGLE
  • 69%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BH24 2SW is 13%. Single and 'other' people is 86%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 95.1%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Libraries

Libraries

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BH242SW Postcode Breakdown

BHAREA24DISTRICT2SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodeBH24 2SW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBournemouth
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyDorset
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

BH242SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

BH24 2SW postcode is located in the postal town of Bournemouth. Bournemouth postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BH24 2SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Saint Leonards0.2 miles NW
Saint Ives1.4 miles E
Three Legged Cross2 miles NW
Fern Down2.3 miles SW
Verwood2.6 miles N
Ringwood3.1 miles E
Ellingham3.8 miles NE
Sandleheath3.9 miles NE
East Parley4.4 miles S
Hampreston4.5 miles SW
Parley4.5 miles S
Ibsley4.6 miles NE
Horton4.6 miles W
Herne4.6 miles SE
Daggons4.8 miles N
London88 miles E
Glasgow358 miles N
Edinburgh358 miles N
Cardiff74 miles NW
Liverpool185 miles N
Southampton20 miles E
Saint Ives1 miles E

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Hampshire Chronicle

Deadly house fire likely started by heater, police say

The blaze, which left a man dead, likely began when fabric came into close contact with the heater.

BBC News

South Downs National Park grant programme boosts mental health

A new grant program is starting to make South Downs National Park more open to city dwellers to boost mental health.

Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester city pub The Queen Inn wins best beer pub of the year

A WINCHESTER pub has won a coveted national award.

Hampshire Chronicle

Bishop's Waltham community news

A QUIZ night will be held at Bishop's Waltham United Free Church on April 27. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. It costs 10 per person, including a Ploughman's Supper. Bring your own drinks and &hellip

Hampshire Chronicle

Family tribute to 'kind, strong-willed' crash victim

James Browes, 26, died after crashing into trees off a dual carriageway on Saturday afternoon.

BBC News

Winchester MP pays special visit to Army Training Regiment

Steve performed the role of inspecting officer for a group of new recruits passing out at the end of a 13-week course to begin their career in the British Army.

Hampshire Chronicle

Cracks and movement monitored at landslip site

Equipment will measure vertical and horizontal movement as well as any widening of existing cracks.

BBC News

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