Marchwood Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5LA 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 Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5JY, BH10 5JZ, BH10 5HY, BH10 5LD, BH10 5LB, BH10 5JE, BH10 5LQ, BH10 5HX, BH10 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH10 5LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 54.8% | 52.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 26.4% | 22.7% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 35.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 17.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 24.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.6% | 93.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marchwood Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marchwood Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 572nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-08-21 | £428,166 |
| 8 Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2023-10-03 | £461,570 |
| 23A Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-10-29 | £552,250 |
| 29 Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-23 | £372,723 |
| 35 Marchwood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-11-05 | £322,069 |
BH10 5LA 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 BH10 5LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,352 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 | 1,990 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Community Centre | St Thomas's Church Hall, St Thomas's Church, Western Avenue | 731 yd | |
| Coffee Cave | 83 Coombe Avenue | 818 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 827 yd | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 1,028 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 897 yd | |
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 979 yd | |
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 229 yd | |
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 365 yd | |
| Vinnies Fish and Chips | 6 New Parade | 835 yd | |
| Taste of Hong Kong | 63 Columbia Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 514 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.