Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH11 9AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	50.3%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.2%	49.7%	2.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH11 9AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.9%	23.4%	1.5%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	52.7%	-5.1%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.1%	10.6%	2.5%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	11.5%	9.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	33.5%	41.8%	8.3%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	41.5%	33.2%	-8.3%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	18.3%	21.2%	2.9%	12.7%	8.5%
Bad health	4.9%	2.4%	-2.5%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.8%	22.6%	-2.2%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	8.1%	-4.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	15.6%	-1.1%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	10.7%	2.6%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	15.6%	6.3%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	21.5%	23.7%	2.2%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	7.4%	3.7%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	96.2%	-1.7%	81.4%	14.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	96.1%	93.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	93.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Wimborne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wimborne Road was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wimborne Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BH11 9AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wimborne Road are based on 1939 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH11 9AX

Average Price
£341,568

Semi-Detached
£328,539

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wimborne Road

Average Price
£276,247

Semi-Detached
£380,944

Terraced
£303,722

Detached
£462,766

Flats/Maisonettes
£199,016

Other
£379,458

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wimborne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1785 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£338,000	2023-06-30	£339,419
1777 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2022-02-03	£344,794
1793 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-06-01	£356,279
1775 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-02-19	£309,449
1785 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2019-06-24	£316,141

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH11 9AX

Employment

BH11 9AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH11 9AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	20
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Other	9
Manufacturing	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH	2out of 4	575 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Academy Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JN	4out of 4	937 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG	1out of 4	1,143 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Barons Road , Bearwood BH11 9UN	3out of 4	1,555 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB	2out of 4	1,591 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW	3out of 4	670 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	2out of 4	940 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	3out of 4	2,066 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT	4out of 4	3,410 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX	4out of 4	3,430 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	4,152 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	2out of 4	5,296 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD	- not rated	2,366 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL	3out of 4	2,928 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN	3out of 4	3,389 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB	- not rated	3,617 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	3,720 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Andrew's Centre	Civic Amenities Site, Millhams Road	633 yd
Cornerstone Church	Cornerstone Church, Holloway Avenue	671 yd
Leaf Studio School	Leaf Studio, Holloway Avenue	742 yd
Cafeteria Emi	1514 Wimborne Road	890 yd
Cosy Village Ltd	1609 Wimborne Road	983 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bear Cross	2 Magna Road		379 yd
The Acorn	The Acorn, Wimborne Road		960 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fisherlicious	36 Anchor Road	342 yd
Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway	56 Anchor Road	342 yd
Kinson Fish and Chips	1498 Wimborne Road	959 yd
Domino's Pizza	1500 Wimborne Road	959 yd
Romeos Piri Piri	1504 Wimborne Road	959 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	46-50 Anchor Road		342 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christ The King Catholic Primary School DURDELLS AVENUE	grass pitches	439 yd
Howe Croft Community Centre TURNBULL LANE		738 yd
Duck Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Duck Lane	grass pitches	785 yd
Leaf Studio, Oak Academy DUCK LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	911 yd
Kinson Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	1,025 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.