Columbia Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 4EQ is located in the Redhill & Northbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Columbia Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 4DR, BH10 5HW, BH10 4AY, BH10 4AX, BH10 4AR, BH10 5DA, BH10 5EN, BH10 4DL, BH10 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 4EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38% | 40.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 47.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 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.
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 19.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 20.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 90.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96.1% | 90.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Columbia Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Columbia Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-05 | £353,024 |
| First Floor Flat 303 Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-11-24 | £163,711 |
| 319A Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-11-01 | £198,791 |
| 323 Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-02-03 | £390,736 |
| 335A Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-10-06 | £225,162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 217 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 506 yd | |
| Everest 29032 | 42 Kinson Road | 655 yd | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 850 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 67 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 417 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 770 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 856 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 217 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 217 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 803 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 850 yd | |
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 856 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 439 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 1,010 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 | 123.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.