We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Canford Heath in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Canford Heath older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Canford Heath and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? Is Canford Heath an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Canford Heath Health Statistics
Canford Heath has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath | 48% | 34.7% | 12.48% | 3.7% | 1.11% |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 47.54% | 34.11% | 13.11% | 4.06% | 1.18% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Canford Heath.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 59.46% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.5% |
| Unemployed | 3.72% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath & Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Canford Heath in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local area district.
Canford Heath has a lower rate of immigrants than Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the South West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath compared to other wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth Central | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2 | Boscombe West | 62.63% | 37.37% |
| 3 | East Cliff & Springbourne | 65.46% | 34.54% |
| 4 | Westbourne & West Cliff | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 5 | Queen's Park | 75.14% | 24.86% |
| 6 | Talbot & Branksome Woods | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 7 | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 8 | Winton East | 80.21% | 19.79% |
| 9 | Poole Town | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 10 | Muscliff & Strouden Park | 84.47% | 15.53% |
| 11 | Littledown & Ilford | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 12 | Newtown & Heatherlands | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 13 | Moordown | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 14 | Canford Cliffs | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 15 | Alderney & Bourne Valley | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 16 | Penn Hill | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 17 | Wallisdown & Winton West | 87.43% | 12.57% |
| 18 | West Southbourne | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 19 | Parkstone | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 20 | East Southbourne & Tuckton | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 21 | Kinson | 90.5% | 9.5% |
| 22 | Redhill & Northbourne | 90.53% | 9.47% |
| 23 | Oakdale | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 24 | Hamworthy | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 25 | Canford Heath | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 26 | Christchurch Town | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 27 | Bearwood & Merley | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 28 | Highcliffe & Walkford | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 29 | Creekmoor | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 30 | Broadstone | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 31 | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 32 | Commons | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 33 | Burton & Grange | 93.73% | 6.27% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Canford Heath and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Canford Heath either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.52 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.48 of Canford Heath residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Canford Heath compared to other wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadstone | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2 | Highcliffe & Walkford | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 3 | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 4 | Bearwood & Merley | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 5 | Canford Cliffs | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 6 | Littledown & Iford | 78.8% | 21.2% |
| 7 | Oakdale | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 8 | Redhill & Northbourne | 77.57% | 22.43% |
| 9 | Commons | 77.2% | 22.8% |
| 10 | East Southbourne & Tuckton | 76.03% | 23.97% |
| 11 | Moordown | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 12 | Creekmoor | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 13 | Penn Hill | 71.8% | 28.2% |
| 14 | Canford Heath | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 15 | Alderney & Bourne Valley | 67.45% | 32.56% |
| 16 | Parkstone | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 17 | Muscliff & Strouden Park | 64.52% | 35.48% |
| 18 | Newtown & Heatherlands | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 19 | West Southbourne | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 20 | Wallisdown & Winton West | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 21 | Hamworthy | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 22 | Christchurch Town | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 23 | Queen's Park (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 24 | Burton & Grange | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 25 | Talbot & Branksome Woods | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 26 | Kinson | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 27 | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 53.85% | 46.15% |
| 28 | Poole Town | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 29 | Winton East | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 30 | Westbourne & West Cliff | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| 31 | East Cliff & Springbourne | 38.2% | 61.8% |
| 32 | Bournemouth Central | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 33 | Boscombe West | 29.38% | 70.62% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canford Heath Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Canford Heath residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Canford Heath | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 16.07% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 17.07% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.99% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.8% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 24.72% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Canford Heath?
The largest employment sector in Canford Heath is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 15.89% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.54% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.27% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.78% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.74% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.69% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.33% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.85% |
What is the population of Canford Heath and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole including Canford Heath. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Total | 0 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
