The BH22 8BQ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH22 |
| Ward | Ferndown South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ferndown Town |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Ferndown South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Christchurch |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 11991 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Trickett's Cross(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lockyers Drive(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bournemouth(5.46 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(24.46 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Moors Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | BH22 0DA (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE(0.15 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the barcellos family practiceActivetricketts cross, corbin avenue, ferndown, dorset | 01202897989 | BH22 8AZ |
| penny's hill practiceActivepenny's hill practice, ferndown mc, st marys rd, ferndown, dorset | 01202897200 | BH22 9HB |
| orchid house surgeryActivethe orchid house surgery, ferndown medical centre, st. marys road, ferndown, wimborne | 01202897000 | BH22 9HB |
The population of BH228BQ is 204 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 52 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1630), Between 65 to 74 (1348), and Between 55 to 64 (1066).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 193 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 39 adults have No qualifications, while 32 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (336), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (306).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (92), followed by No religion (90).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (34) followed by Semi-routine occupations (33), and Small employers and own account workers (22).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (705), and 285 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1616) and European Union EU-14 (29).