Southcote Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 3SN is located in the East Cliff & Springbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2019-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southcote Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 3QA, BH1 4SQ, BH1 3SW, BH1 3SS, BH1 4SS, BH1 3TF, BH1 3TG, BH1 4RW, BH1 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH1 3SN is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 40.3% | 46% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 59.7% | 54% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 3SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 63.1% | 60.2% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 19.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 41.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 8.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 19.7% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 40.5% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.6% | 81.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 67% | 62.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 19.1% | 22.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 62.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcote Road was 137.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southcote Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91A Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-05-19 | £525,852 |
BH1 3SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in BH1 3SN 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 598 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,465 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 | 957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Steak House | 208 Holdenhurst Road | 287 yd | |
| Rustic Sandwich & Coffee Bar Ltd | 154 Holdenhurst Road | 329 yd | |
| Bournemouth Noodle Bar | 148 Holdenhurst Road | 329 yd | |
| Sambal Tumis Limited | 168-170 Holdenhurst Road | 329 yd | |
| Kori Korean Resturant | 146 Holdenhurst Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | 41 Windham Road | 259 yd | |
| The Lions Head and Alt | 140 Holdenhurst Road | 330 yd | |
| Bournemouth Masonic Club | Freemasons Hall, Knole Road | 499 yd | |
| The Firkin Shed (Micro pub) | 279 Holdenhurst Road | 516 yd | |
| Lynton Court Table Table | 47 Christchurch Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baia Baia | 218 Holdenhurst Road | 275 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 178 Holdenhurst Road | 329 yd | |
| MY Chinese Take-away | 296 Holdenhurst Road | 340 yd | |
| Mobile 3 - Zone 3 | Zone 3, Lamp Post #32, Undercliff Drive | 369 yd | |
| The Taste of China | 265 Holdenhurst Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 316 Holdenhurst Road | 340 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit A, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road | 452 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 257-263 Holdenhurst Road | 459 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 69 Holdenhurst Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 225 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| The Bournemouth And Poole College (Bournemouth Site) BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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.