Brook Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5NH 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 Brook Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5NG, BH10 5ES, BH10 5JP, BH10 5HJ, BH10 5LL, BH10 5NL, BH10 5JR, BH10 5HU, BH10 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH10 5NH 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 Brook Road was 206.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.8% higher than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brook Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-08-13 | £325,692 |
| 8 Brook Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-12-18 | £337,294 |
| 48 Brook Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-08-27 | £304,711 |
| 4 Brook Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2020-04-20 | £313,920 |
| 20 Brook Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-11-02 | £366,167 |
BH10 5NH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 4,904 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 | 5,315 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 | 2,340 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 814 yd | |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty | 1478 Wimborne Road | 830 yd | |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe | 1442 Wimborne Road | 830 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 1472 Wimborne Road | 830 yd | |
| Parma Pizza | 1448 Wimborne Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 815 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 930 yd | |
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 955 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 230 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 336 yd | |
| Kinson Kebabs and Pizza | 1442b Wimborne Road | 824 yd | |
| Arbuckles | 1470 Wimborne Road | 830 yd | |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1585 Wimborne Road | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 206 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 800 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.