Ashley Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH1 4LG is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 4LJ, BH1 4HJ, BH1 4LL, BH1 4LH, BH7 6HB, BH1 4HZ, BH7 6HA, BH1 4HY, BH7 6GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH1 4LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.8% | 54.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 4LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 46.6% | 44.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 15.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.1% | 21.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 24.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.8% | 89.1% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 77% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.9% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 12.5% | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 124.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37A Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-31 | £264,984 |
| Flat 3 The Post House, 37 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2024-01-30 | £107,085 |
| 37A Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2020-02-28 | £239,553 |
| Flat 4 The Post House, 37 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-29 | £91,600 |
| Flat 2 The Post House, 37 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-12-19 | £134,578 |
BH1 4LG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Dessert It | 80 Shelley Road East | 67 yd | |
| Rango | 80 Shelley Road East | 67 yd | |
| English Rose Cafe | 18 Ashley Road | 192 yd | |
| The Garden Rooms Cafe | St Georges Church Hall, 118 Haviland Road | 199 yd | |
| Mary's Deli Cafe | 1 Ashley Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 277 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 282 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 282 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 291 yd | |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club | Kings Park Central Drive | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Amigos Takeaway | 80 Shelley Road East | 67 yd | |
| German Doner King | 80 Shelley Road East | 67 yd | |
| YuGogo! | Kiosk, Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 209 yd | |
| Thai Smile | 674 Christchurch Road | 251 yd | |
| Greggs | 619 Christchurch Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 271 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 282 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 9-23 Palmerston Road | 338 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 445 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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.