East Overcliff Drive is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 3AD 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 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 3EA, BH1 3DZ, BH1 3UA, BH1 3UB, BH1 3AS, BH1 2EP, BH1 2ES, BH1 2HP, BH1 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH1 3AD is primarily male, with 58.1% 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 | 35.7% | 41.9% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 64.3% | 58.1% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 30.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 32.1% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 18.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 35.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 88.3% | 73.6% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 80.9% | 62.8% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 13.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 62.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Overcliff Drive was 1382.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.2% higher than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Overcliff Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 482.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% 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 East Cliff House, 7 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2025-03-24 | £1,593,043 |
| Flat 6 East Cliff House, 7 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-12-20 | £1,026,552 |
| Flat 1 East Cliff House, 7 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,009,649 |
| Flat 5 East Cliff House, 7 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-09-13 | £858,445 |
| Flat 2 East Cliff House, 7 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2023-08-29 | £967,537 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,972 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 | 4,158 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 | 656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,151 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 | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum | Russell Cotes Road | 87 yd | |
| YMCA | Delta House, 56 Westover Road | 245 yd | |
| KFC | 29 Westover Road | 338 yd | |
| Wagamama | 31-32 Westover Road | 338 yd | |
| Prezzo | 58 Westover Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Haus | 8-9 Westover Road | 481 yd | |
| DNA | 224-226 Old Christchurch Road | 500 yd | |
| Bar Republiq | 176 Old Christchurch Road | 512 yd | |
| Camel | 174 Old Christchurch Road | 512 yd | |
| Revolution | 163-167 Old Christchurch Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordons Steps Kiosk | Undercliff Drive | 364 yd | |
| East Cliff Kiosk | Undercliff Drive | 364 yd | |
| Sandpiper Kiosk | Pier Approach | 496 yd | |
| Walls Van @ Pier | Pier Approach | 496 yd | |
| Pasty Shop | Bournemouth Pier, Pier Approach | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 524 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 69 Holdenhurst Road | 855 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Carlton) RUSSELL COTES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 57 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 212 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Bournemouth) MEYRICK ROAD | swimming pool | 322 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,006 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.