34POPULATION
5.5%UNEMPLOYED
22%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
21%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of BH2 6YX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BH2 6YX 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 BH2 6YX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 7%Children
  • 92%Adults

7% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.2%Male
  • 58.8%Female

From the last census, 41.2% of people in BH26YX male, and 58.8% female. Women outnumber men in Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 56%SINGLE
  • 22%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BH2 6YX is 56%. Single and 'other' people is 44%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81.6%WORKING
  • 5.5%UNEMPLOYED

5.5% 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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BH2 6YX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near BH2 6YX

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near BH2 6YX

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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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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in BH2 6YX

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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BH26YX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeBH2 6YX
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Postal TownBournemouth
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH26YX Postal District

Compass Postal District

BH2 6YX 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 BH2 6YX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bournemouth0.6 miles S
Winton0.8 miles NE
Parkstone2.3 miles W
Parley2.9 miles N
Longham2.9 miles N
East Parley3.2 miles NE
Holdenhurst3.3 miles E
Herne4 miles NE
Canford Magna4.1 miles NW
Hampreston4.3 miles NW
Broadstone4.8 miles W
Christchurch5.1 miles E
Fern Down5.2 miles N
Poole5.2 miles W
Hamworthy5.2 miles W
London93 miles E
Glasgow365 miles N
Edinburgh365 miles N
Cardiff78 miles NW
Liverpool192 miles N
Southampton24 miles E
Saint Ives8 miles NE

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