Grove Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 3AW is located in the East Cliff & Springbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 3AT, BH1 3AE, BH1 3AF, BH1 3DB, BH1 3EE, BH1 3AG, BH1 3AZ, BH1 3AQ, BH1 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH1 3AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 54.4% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 45.6% | -10.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 32.5% | -11.9% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 40.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 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 | 42.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 41.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88% | 78.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 71% | 57.3% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 19.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 57.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 16.5% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 11.7% | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 186.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 B1 Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2025-04-25 | £670,244 |
| Flat E3 Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-10-11 | £384,506 |
| Flat C2 Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-09-24 | £470,749 |
| Flat G1 Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-12-13 | £533,017 |
| Flat C1 Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-09-10 | £382,522 |
BH1 3AW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH1 3AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,507 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 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 3,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,647 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 | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithuns Church | St Swithuns Church, Gervis Road | 256 yd | |
| Bournemouth & Poole College | Bournemouth And Poole College, Christchurch Road | 361 yd | |
| Miso Miso | 9-10 Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road | 369 yd | |
| Zephyr | 6a Christchurch Road | 432 yd | |
| Naked Coffee | 4 Christchurch Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fire Station (SUBU) | 36 Holdenhurst Road | 501 yd | |
| Bear's Bar & Venue | 24-26 Holdenhurst Road | 501 yd | |
| Wiggle | 159 Old Christchurch Road | 501 yd | |
| The Anvil | 15 Holdenhurst Road | 528 yd | |
| Sharkey's Sports Bar | 215a Old Christchurch Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile 4 (Toft Steps) | Undercliff Drive | 292 yd | |
| Sands 2 Ltd | Flat 7, Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road | 369 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Holdenhurst Road | 501 yd | |
| Mega Kebab & Pizza AKA Mega Fried Chicken | 270 Old Christchurch Road | 520 yd | |
| Eaters / The King of Curry | 1 Lansdowne Crescent | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 69 Holdenhurst Road | 654 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 686 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 707 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 939 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit A, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Bournemouth) MEYRICK ROAD | swimming pool | 292 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Carlton) RUSSELL COTES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.