Pearl Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5LJ is located in the Kinson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pearl Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5LY, BH10 5NJ, BH10 5JF, BH10 5LL, BH10 5NQ, BH10 5HZ, BH10 5NY, BH10 5HL, BH10 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH10 5LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 54% | 48.6% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46% | 51.4% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 43.9% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.8% | 40.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 24.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 13.9% | -9.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 21% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 91.1% | 90.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 90.2% | 90.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pearl Road was 183.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.6% higher than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pearl Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 129th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pearl Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-08-30 | £315,950 |
| 24 Pearl Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-01-18 | £303,653 |
| 4 Pearl Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-16 | £293,666 |
| 7 Pearl Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-01-26 | £303,809 |
| 18 Pearl Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2015-07-30 | £296,938 |
BH10 5LJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh First School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Junior School Hadow Road , BH10 5HT | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands First School Mount Road , West Howe BH11 8BQ | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 4,998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,372 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 | 5,094 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,212 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 | 723 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret of Pizza | 1430a Wimborne Road | 839 yd | |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty | 1478 Wimborne Road | 876 yd | |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe | 1442 Wimborne Road | 876 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 1472 Wimborne Road | 876 yd | |
| Parma Pizza | 1448 Wimborne Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 772 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 874 yd | |
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 905 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 355 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 360 yd | |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 821 yd | |
| Kinson Kebabs and Pizza | 1442b Wimborne Road | 867 yd | |
| Arbuckles | 1470 Wimborne Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1585 Wimborne Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 410 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 899 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 | 365 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.