Gladdis Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8HX 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 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8LF, BH11 8HU, BH11 8LE, BH11 8LD, BH11 8JB, BH11 8LB, BH11 8HY, BH11 8JA, BH11 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 39% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 32% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 15.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 40% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 25.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 8HX this area, 30.7% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 30.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 18.3% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.8% | 94.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladdis Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gladdis Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 367th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-30 | £162,690 |
| 20 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-21 | £302,772 |
| 20 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-03-29 | £290,331 |
| 24 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2014-04-11 | £261,424 |
| 5 Gladdis Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-06-07 | £255,310 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 1,636 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 5,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 25 | 25 West Howe Industrial Estate, Elliott Road | 518 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 552 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 4B, Ringwood Road Retail Park, 901-905 Ringwood Road | 598 yd | |
| Cornerstone Church | Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton | 1010 Ringwood Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 643 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 926 Ringwood Road | 650 yd | |
| West Howe Fish & Chips | 920 Ringwood Road | 650 yd | |
| Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway | 934 Ringwood Road | 650 yd | |
| Rolled Up | 930 Ringwood Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 937 Ringwood Road | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 46-50 Anchor Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE | 529 yd | |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School DURDELLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.