Maclean Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8EJ 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 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8EU, BH11 8ES, BH11 8HY, BH11 8HA, BH11 8ET, BH11 8JA, BH11 8EX, BH11 8EP, BH11 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 39.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 43.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.9% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 25.2% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 16% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 89.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 97.1% | 88.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 88.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maclean Road was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.7% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maclean Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-09-21 | £331,224 |
| 5 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2014-08-08 | £274,694 |
| 17 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2011-08-26 | £271,741 |
| 21 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,950 | 2004-05-17 | £306,609 |
| 21 Maclean Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2003-03-28 | £261,626 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 333 yd | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 426 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 426 yd | |
| Cornerstone Church | Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Cafe 25 | 25 West Howe Industrial Estate, Elliott Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton | 1010 Ringwood Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 426 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 926 Ringwood Road | 871 yd | |
| West Howe Fish & Chips | 920 Ringwood Road | 871 yd | |
| Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway | 934 Ringwood Road | 871 yd | |
| Rolled Up | 930 Ringwood Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 937 Ringwood Road | 780 yd | |
| Tesco | 46-50 Anchor Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE | 528 yd | |
| Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School DURDELLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Kinson Swimming Pool (Closed) 2-4 2-4 South Kinson Drive | swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.