Albert Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 1BY is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 1BY, BH1 1EG, BH1 1BZ, BH1 1ED, BH1 1XX, BH1 1AX, BH1 1DJ, BH1 1DF, BH1 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH1 1BY is primarily male, with 61% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.2% | 39% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -12.0% |
| Male | 61.8% | 61% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 12.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH1 1BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.1% | 80.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 42.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -31.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 63.8% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 25.9% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 13.8% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 12.6% | -9.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 45.3% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.7% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 75.8% | 71.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 36.5% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 36.5% | 18.0% | 6.1% | 30.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 36.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 19.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 1.9% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.6% | 76.7% | -39.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13% | 1.5% | 11.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 332.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albert Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 50th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement And Ground Floor 4 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-02-26 | £225,605 |
| Basement And Ground Floor 4 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-09-20 | £71,649 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH1 1BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicolo | 4 Albert Road | 10 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 2 Albert Road | 11 yd | |
| BMTH:FOG | 6 Albert Road | 15 yd | |
| Kokoro | 53 Old Christchurch Road | 23 yd | |
| Cremma | 55 Old Christchurch Road | 26 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temptation | 1 Yelverton Road | 57 yd | |
| Genting Casino Bournemouth | 9 Yelverton Road | 57 yd | |
| Taka Taka Bournemouth Limited | 54 Old Christchurch Road | 76 yd | |
| The Mary Shelley | The Mary Shelley, St Peters Quarter, Old Christchurch Road | 103 yd | |
| Be At One | 3 Richmond Hill | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetites | 7 Yelverton Road | 57 yd | |
| Ice Harvest | 58 Old Christchurch Road | 78 yd | |
| Greggs | 60 Old Christchurch Road | 81 yd | |
| Lord Sandwich | 7 Post Office Road | 88 yd | |
| Kumpi | 75 Old Christchurch Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 539 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 567 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 613 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Carlton) RUSSELL COTES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.