Ward profile update Place Survey 2008
Boscombe East Access to nature Activities for teenagers
40 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
35 Clean streets
Community activities
30 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, 25 museums) Education provision
20 Facilities for young children
15 Health services
Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution Importance 0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 The level of traffic congestion
-5 Parks and open spaces
Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
-25 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Boscombe East Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Boscombe East Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: job prospects.
1 Boscombe West Access to nature Activities for teenagers
35 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement Clean streets 30
Community activities
25 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, museums)
20 Education provision
Facilities for young children
15 Health services
10 Job prospects
The level of crime
5 The level of pollution Importance
0 The level of traffic congestion
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Boscombe West Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Boscombe West Ward residents. In fact, this is regarded as an area of strength by these residents. Boscombe West Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: job prospects. Those living in Boscombe West (55%) were amongst the least likely to be satisfied with their local area as a place to live. In addition only around three quarters (78%) were satisfied with their home as a place to live. Less than one third (28%) felt that they strongly belong to their neighbourhood.
Only 26% agreed that Bournemouth Borough Council provides value for money. Only around four in ten (38%) were satisfied with the way Bournemouth Borough Council runs things.
Just over one third (35%) agreed that they can influence decisions affecting their local area; this is amongst the highest in the borough.
Fewer than seven in ten (66%) said they believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
2 Nearly seven in ten (67%) think people don’t treat other people with respect and consideration; this is the highest proportion in the borough.
Only 15% said they feel safe when outside in their local area after dark. An improvement is seen during the day when 77% feel safe; however this is still the lowest in the borough.
A high proportion (81%) see drug use and drug dealing as a problem. In addition eight in ten residents living in this ward (80%) said that people being drunk or rowdy in public places is a problem in their local area.
Approximately half of this ward’s residents (52%) have high levels of perceived Anti-Social Behaviour.
3 Central Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
35 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Central Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Central Ward residents. In fact, this is regarded as an area of strength by these residents. Central Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: wage levels & local cost of living.
Only 5% of those respondents living in Central feel well informed about what to do in the event of a large scale emergency.
Approximately one fifth (22%) agreed that they can influence decisions affecting their local area; this is amongst the lowest in the borough.
Only 14% participate in regular volunteering.
Around one quarter (25%) have participated in local decision-making groups; this is amongst the highest proportion in the borough.
4 East Cliff & Springbourne Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
Community activities
35 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, 30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
Job prospects
15 The level of crime
10 The level of pollution Importance 5 The level of traffic congestion
0 Parks and open spaces
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Public transport
-5 Race relations
-10 Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. East Cliff & Springbourne Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for East Cliff & Springbourne Ward residents. East Cliff & Springbourne Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: wage levels & local cost of living.
The level of traffic congestion is also seen as a critical area for improvement by these residents.
East Cliff & Springbourne Ward residents have one more additional priority: road & pavement repairs.
Those living in East Cliff & Springbourne (67%) were amongst the least likely to be satisfied with their local area as a place to live. In addition only around three quarters (77%) were satisfied with their home as a place to live.
Only around one in ten (11%) agreed that parents in their local area take enough responsibility for the behaviour of their children.
Fewer than seven in ten (65%) said they believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
5 East Southbourne & Tuckton Access to nature Activities for teenagers
40 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
35 Clean streets
Community activities
30 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, 25 museums) Education provision
20 Facilities for young children
15 Health services
Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution Importance 0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 The level of traffic congestion
-5 Parks and open spaces
Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
-25 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. East Southbourne & Tuckton Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
46% of those living in East Southbourne and Tuckton agreed that Bournemouth Borough Council provides value for money; this was the most satisfied ward in the borough with this aspect.
37% participate in regular volunteering; this was the highest proportion in the borough.
A high proportion of those living in East Southbourne and Tuckton (46%) agreed that parents take enough responsibility for the behaviour of their children.
Only around one in ten (8%) think people don’t treat other people with respect and consideration.
65% feel safe when outside in their local area after dark; this is the highest in the borough.
Only around one in ten (10%) said that people being drunk or rowdy in public places is a problem in their local area.
Only 9% of those living in this ward have high levels of perceived Anti-Social Behaviour. 6 Kinson North Access to nature Activities for teenagers
35 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
30 Clean streets
Community activities
25 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
20 museums) Education provision
15 Facilities for young children
Health services
10 Job prospects
5 The level of crime
The level of pollution 0
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Importance The level of traffic congestion
-5 Parks and open spaces
-10 Public transport
Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
-25 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Kinson North Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Affordable decent housing – this is not a key priority for Kinson North Ward residents. Kinson North Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: activities for teenagers.
Shopping facilities are also seen as a critical area for improvement by these residents.
Nearly all residents living in Kinson North (95%) were satisfied with their home as a place to live.
Only around one in ten (11%) agreed that parents in their local area take enough responsibility for the behaviour of their children.
7 Kinson South Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
35 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Kinson South Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Kinson South Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: road and pavement repairs.
8 Littledown & Iford Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
35 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Littledown & Iford Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exceptions: • Affordable decent housing – this is not a key priority for Littledown & Iford Ward residents. • Clean streets are not a priority for improvement for these residents. In fact this is seen as an area of strength. Littledown & Iford Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: the level of traffic congestion.
Residents living in Littledown & Iford (91%) are amongst the most likely to be satisfied with their local area as a place to live.
Nearly all residents living in this ward (97%) were satisfied with their home as a place to live.
9 Moordown Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
35 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Moordown Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exceptions: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Moordown Ward residents. In fact this is seen as an area of strength. • In addition, affordable decent housing is not a priority for improvement for these residents. Nearly one quarter of those respondents living in Moordown (24%) feel well informed about what to do in the event of a large scale emergency; this is amongst the most informed in the borough.
10 Queen's Park Access to nature Activities for teenagers
50 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
45 Clean streets
40 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
35 museums) Education provision
30 Facilities for young children
25 Health services
20 Job prospects
15 The level of crime
10 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
5 Parks and open spaces
0 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Public transport
-5 Race relations
-10 Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -20 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Queen’s Park Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Less than one third of those living in Queen's Park (30%) felt that they strongly belong to their neighbourhood.
Nearly four out of ten (38%) would like to be more involved in the decisions that affect their local area.
11 Redhill & Northbourne Access to nature Activities for teenagers
40 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
35 Clean streets
Community activities
30 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
25 museums) Education provision
20 Facilities for young children
Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
The level of pollution 5
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
Race relations
-10 Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Redhill & Northbourne Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Redhill & Northbourne Ward residents. Redhill & Northbourne Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: road & pavement repairs.
The level of traffic congestion is also seen as a critical area for improvement for these residents. Nearly all residents living in Redhill and Northbourne (95%) were satisfied with their home as a place to live.
12 Strouden Park Access to nature Activities for teenagers
35 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement Clean streets 30
Community activities
25 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, museums)
20 Education provision
Facilities for young children
15 Health services
10 Job prospects
The level of crime
5 The level of pollution Importance
0 The level of traffic congestion
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Strouden Park Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Strouden Park Ward residents. Strouden Park Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: the level of traffic congestion.
Wage levels & the local cost of living are also seen as a critical area for improvement for these residents. Just over one third of those residents living in Strouden Park (36%) agreed that they can influence decisions affecting their local area; this is amongst the highest in the borough.
13 Talbot & Branksome Woods Access to nature Activities for teenagers
50 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement 45 Clean streets
40 Community activities
35 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, museums)
30 Education provision
Facilities for young children 25
Health services
20 Job prospects
15 The level of crime
10 The level of pollution
5 Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
Shopping facilities -20
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Talbot & Branksome Woods Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Only 4% of these respondents feel well informed about what to do in the event of a large scale emergency.
Approximately one fifth (22%) agreed that they can influence decisions affecting their local area; this is amongst the lowest in the borough.
Approximately one third (33%) would like to be more involved in the decisions that affect their local area.
Around one quarter (28%) have participated in local decision-making groups; this is amongst the highest proportion in the borough.
A high proportion (46%) agreed that parents take enough responsibility for the behaviour of their children.
14 Throop & Muscliff Access to nature Activities for teenagers
50 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement 45 Clean streets
40 Community activities
35 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, museums)
30 Education provision
Facilities for young children 25
Health services
20 Job prospects
15 The level of crime
10 The level of pollution
5 Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
Shopping facilities -20
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Throop & Muscliff Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Throop & Muscliff Ward residents. Throop & Muscliff Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: the level of traffic congestion.
Approximately 7 in 10 residents living in Throop and Muscliff (72%) felt they strongly belong to their neighbourhood.
Less than one in five (19%) would like to be more involved in the decisions that affect their local area.
Approaching nine in ten (89%) said they believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
Only 5% see drug use and drug dealing as a problem. Only around one in ten (13%) said that people being drunk or rowdy in public places is a problem in their local area.
Only 4% of residents who live in this ward have high levels of perceived Anti- Social Behaviour.
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Wallisdown & Winton West Access to nature Activities for teenagers
40 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
35 Clean streets
Community activities
30 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
25 museums) Education provision
20 Facilities for young children
Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
The level of pollution 5
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
Race relations
-10 Road and pavement repairs
-15 Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Wallisdown & Winton West Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Approximately one fifth of those residents living in Wallisdown and Winton West (19%) agreed that they can influence decisions affecting their local area; this is amongst the lowest in the borough.
16 West Southbourne Access to nature Activities for teenagers
45 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
40 Clean streets
35 Community activities
Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas,
30 museums) Education provision
25 Facilities for young children
20 Health services
15 Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution
Importance The level of traffic congestion
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 Parks and open spaces
-5 Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
Sports & leisure facilities -25 Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. West Southbourne Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for West Southbourne Ward residents. In fact, this is regarded as an area of strength by these residents. Residents living in West Southbourne (91%) are amongst the most likely to be satisfied with their local area as a place to live. Around six out of ten (60%) were satisfied with the way Bournemouth Borough Council runs things.
Approaching nine in ten (88%) said they believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
Nearly all of this ward’s residents (99%) feel safe outside in their local area during the day.
17 Westbourne & West Cliff Access to nature Activities for teenagers
40 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement
35 Clean streets
Community activities
30 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, 25 museums) Education provision
20 Facilities for young children
15 Health services
Job prospects
10 The level of crime
5 The level of pollution Importance 0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 The level of traffic congestion
-5 Parks and open spaces
Public transport
-10 Race relations
-15 Road and pavement repairs
-20 Shopping facilities
-25 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-30 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Westbourne & West Cliff Ward residents are in agreement on these priorities.
Westbourne & West Cliff Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: wage levels & local cost of living.
Residents living in Westbourne & West Cliff (93%) are amongst the most likely to be satisfied with their local area as a place to live.
Around six out of ten (61%) were satisfied with the way Bournemouth Borough Council runs things.
64% feel safe when outside in their local area after dark; this is amongst the highest in the borough.
18 Winton East Access to nature Activities for teenagers
30 Affordable decent housing Maintain strength Critical areas for improvement Clean streets
25 Community activities
20 Cultural facilities (e.g. cinemas, museums) Education provision
15 Facilities for young children
10 Health services
Job prospects
5 The level of crime
The level of pollution
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 Importance The level of traffic congestion
-5 Parks and open spaces
Public transport
-10 Race relations
Road and pavement repairs -15
Shopping facilities
-20 Sports & leisure facilities Calls for improvement Wage levels & loc al c ost of living
-25 Need for improvement
According to the Place Survey 2008 results, residents’ four critical areas for improvement overall are public transport, affordable decent housing, clean streets and level of crime. Winton East Ward residents agree with these improvement priorities with the following exception: • Public transport – this is not a key priority for Winton East Ward residents. In fact, this is regarded as an area of strength by these residents. Winton East Ward residents have an additional priority for improvement: activities for teenagers.
Parks & open spaces are also seen as a critical area for improvement for these residents. Only around four in ten residents living in Winton East (40%) were satisfied with the way Bournemouth Borough Council runs things.
16% participate in regular volunteering.
Only 4% have participated in local decision-making groups.
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