Cavendish Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 1QZ 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 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 1RQ, BH1 1RF, BH1 1RA, BH1 1RL, BH1 1PP, BH1 1AJ, BH1 1RT, BH1 1RH, BH1 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH1 1QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 53.8% | 45.3% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 30% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 45.2% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 36.4% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 41.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.1% | 85.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 74.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 74.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 13.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 546th lowest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Loreto, 41 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-14 | £182,526 |
| Flat 6 Hampshire House, 37 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-15 | £216,981 |
| Flat 2 29 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-28 | £226,726 |
| Flat 6 Loreto, 41 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-21 | £258,468 |
| Flat 10 Beechcroft, 39 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-27 | £253,933 |
BH1 1QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay | Turtle Bay Restaurant, The Citrus Building, 24 Madeira Road | 646 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, St Paul's Road | 655 yd | |
| Xpress Snack | Bournemouth Travel Interchange, Holdenhurst Road | 655 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, St Pauls Road | 657 yd | |
| Avalon Cafe | Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 674 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce AKA K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Dean Park Crescent | 709 yd | |
| Popworld | 156-164 Old Christchurch Road | 798 yd | |
| FYEO | For Your Eyes Only, Hanover House, 134-136 Old Christchurch Road | 798 yd | |
| Revolution | 163-167 Old Christchurch Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Green Coffee Box | Bournemouth Railway Station, Holdenhurst Road | 716 yd | |
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 808 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 808 yd | |
| Jee Foo | 60 Charminster Road | 808 yd | |
| Crispy as Duck | 3-5 Lansdowne Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 655 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 807 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 815 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 841 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,078 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.