St Margarets Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 4BE is located in the Wallisdown & Winton West 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 Margarets Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 4BD, BH10 4BQ, BH10 4AU, BH10 4BB, BH10 4AR, BH10 4AX, BH10 4BG, BH10 4FH, BH10 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH10 4BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 50.2% | 53.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 25% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 38% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 39% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 18% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 24.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 19.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.5% | 92.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 91.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Road was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 349th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St Margarets Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-28 | £315,089 |
| 4 St Margarets Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-01-05 | £366,732 |
| 18 St Margarets Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-03-12 | £334,576 |
| 8 St Margarets Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2019-03-22 | £330,781 |
| 14 St Margarets Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-08-31 | £345,896 |
BH10 4BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 BH10 4BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Junior School Hadow Road , BH10 5HT | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 959 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 339 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 430 yd | |
| Everest 29032 | 42 Kinson Road | 599 yd | |
| Lockett Fuel | 258-260 Wallisdown Road | 791 yd | |
| La Stalla Wallisdown | 270a Wallisdown Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 173 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 424 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 731 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 731 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 341 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 341 yd | |
| Subway | 300 Wallisdown Road | 882 yd | |
| Wok4Go | 288 Wallisdown Road | 884 yd | |
| The Royal Rooster | 294 Wallisdown Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 731 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 886 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 568 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 823 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.