Russel Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 7HB 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 Russel Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 7HD, BH10 7JL, BH10 7HZ, BH10 7JH, BH10 7JA, BH10 7EZ, BH10 7JD, BH10 7JE, BH10 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH10 7HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.3% | 35.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 38.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 36.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 25.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 14.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 20.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.5% | 90.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russel Road was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russel Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 363rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Russel Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-11 | £295,332 |
| 23 Russel Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-08-27 | £285,699 |
| 31A Russel Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-03 | £212,126 |
| 23 Russel Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2021-06-29 | £260,702 |
| 1 Russel Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-26 | £333,976 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,840 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 | 3,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of India | 1555-1557 Wimborne Road | 352 yd | |
| The Secret of Pizza | 1430a Wimborne Road | 354 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1581 Wimborne Road | 407 yd | |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty | 1478 Wimborne Road | 412 yd | |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe | 1442 Wimborne Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club | Kinson Manor, The Broadway | 143 yd | |
| Kinson Conservative Club | 1394-1396 Wimborne Road | 269 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 645 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Northbourne | Old Vicarage, Wimborne Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway | 1527 Wimborne Road | 226 yd | |
| Kinson Kebabs and Pizza | 1442b Wimborne Road | 406 yd | |
| Arbuckles | 1470 Wimborne Road | 412 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Palace | 5 Ashridge Parade, Wimborne Road | 498 yd | |
| New Harmony | 1490 Wimborne Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1585 Wimborne Road | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | 1256 Wimborne Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Manor Playing Fields THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Pelhams Park Leisure Centre PELHAMS PARK LEISURE CENTRE PELHAMS PARK LEISURE CENTRE MANOR FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Kinson Community Centre MILLHAMS ROAD | 554 yd | |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 628 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.