Rochester Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8AG 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 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8AA, BH11 8BW, BH11 8BL, BH11 8BP, BH11 8AN, BH11 8AQ, BH11 8BX, BH11 8DF, BH11 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH11 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.8% | 53.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.6% | -1.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around BH11 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 49% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 32.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38% | 40.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.6% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 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.
In the area around BH11 8AG this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 30.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 22.6% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 94% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 84.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 84.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Road was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 342nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-03-05 | £271,190 |
| 6 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2017-10-27 | £264,385 |
| 7 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-01-19 | £260,883 |
| 12 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-04-22 | £277,489 |
| 15 Rochester Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-12-18 | £260,875 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 905 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 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,981 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 | 5,080 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 | 5,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 532 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 532 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Cornerstone Church | Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue | 970 yd | |
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 983 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Wimborne Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOODAHOLICS | 289b Kinson Road | 212 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 367 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 532 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 968 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 125 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School DURDELLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE | 1,051 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 | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.