St Peters Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 2LA 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 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 2AG, BH1 2JU, BH1 2LH, BH1 2HN, BH1 2LS, BH1 2JZ, BH1 2HL, BH1 2LX, BH1 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH1 2LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 44.7% | 47.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 55.3% | 52.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 74.4% | 56.6% | -17.8% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 29.3% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 56.5% | 54.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around BH1 2LA this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 14.7% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 46.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 15.7% | 7.8% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 5.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.6% | 77.8% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 53.5% | 59.3% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.8% | 3.7% | -10.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 58.7% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 20% | 19.3% | -0.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 5.5% | -9.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Road was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Peters Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 222nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

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 4 Cleddon, 53 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-05-24 | £98,040 |
| Flat 5 Cleddon, 53 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2019-09-27 | £126,195 |
| Flat 2 Cleddon, 53 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2016-11-24 | £88,345 |
| Flat 1 Cleddon, 53 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-01-19 | £70,363 |
| Flat 2 Cleddon, 53 St Peters Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2013-11-20 | £95,680 |
BH1 2LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 76 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,080 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 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,747 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 | 3,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,799 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 | 3,948 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 | 573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,187 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 | 771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Quest | Laser Quest, Oasis, Glen Fern Road | 131 yd | |
| Fusion | 4-6 Old Christchurch Lane | 168 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 170 Old Christchurch Road | 170 yd | |
| Mondo | 172a Old Christchurch Road | 175 yd | |
| SOL | 182 Old Christchurch Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | 3 Fir Vale Road | 129 yd | |
| Cameo & Myu Bar | 7 Fir Vale Road | 129 yd | |
| Bar Republiq | 176 Old Christchurch Road | 175 yd | |
| Camel | 174 Old Christchurch Road | 175 yd | |
| Popworld | 156-164 Old Christchurch Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Fast Food Takeaway | 1 Fir Vale Road | 143 yd | |
| Tasty | 186 Old Christchurch Road | 175 yd | |
| Subway | 166 Old Christchurch Road | 175 yd | |
| Blended | 9 Burlington Arcade | 191 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 83 Old Christchurch Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 305 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 69 Holdenhurst Road | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Carlton) RUSSELL COTES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Bournemouth) MEYRICK ROAD | swimming pool | 553 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 730 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.