Lydford Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH11 8SN 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 Lydford Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8HQ, BH11 8TB, BH11 8SG, BH11 8SL, BH11 8SF, BH11 8SQ, BH11 8EH, BH11 8HH, BH11 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 8SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 34.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (68.7%) 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 | 36.1% | 43.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 25.6% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 26.7% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 26.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93.3% | 88.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydford Road was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.7% higher than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydford Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 205th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lydford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-11-25 | £475,924 |
| 3A Lydford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-11-01 | £179,281 |
| Flat A 13 Lydford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-16 | £109,048 |
| 22 Lydford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-04-30 | £341,350 |
| 3A Lydford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2017-03-10 | £194,579 |
BH11 8SN 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 5,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 5,126 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 | 1,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like Mum Makes | 2 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 538 yd | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 566 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent | 566 yd | |
| West Howe Community Enterprises | St Philips Church Centre, Moore Avenue | 706 yd | |
| Everest 29032 | 42 Kinson Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 561 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 686 yd | |
| Talbot Rise Club | 264 Columbia Road | 722 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Grill & Pizza House | 4 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 537 yd | |
| Wonderfrys | 3 Wonderholme Parade, Kinson Road | 537 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Cunningham Crescent | 566 yd | |
| Wok4Go | 288 Wallisdown Road | 858 yd | |
| The Royal Rooster | 294 Wallisdown Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 861 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 907 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.