Exeter Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5AR is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5AQ, BH2 5DD, BH2 5DH, BH2 5AZ, BH2 5EL, BH2 5AX, BH2 5EW, BH2 5BR, BH2 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH2 5AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 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 BH2 5AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 55.2% | 53.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 28.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 11.3% | -10.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 51.7% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 75.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 51.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 51.5% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 23.1% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 9.3% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 51.4% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Road was 698.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.2% higher than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Exeter Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penthouse 30 Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £5,950,000 | 2017-08-03 | £6,558,604 |
| The Penthouse 30 Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2014-03-04 | £3,839,939 |
| The Penthouse 30 Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2002-10-18 | £558,612 |
| Full-Time Employee | 234 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Paradise | Keystone House, 30 Exeter Road | 2 yd | |
| The Croft Deli Grill | 55 Exeter Road | 40 yd | |
| Blue Mango Bournemouth | 37 Exeter Road | 40 yd | |
| Snoopy Pizza | 33 Exeter Road | 40 yd | |
| Charlie's Chicken | 21 Exeter Road | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixty Million Postcards | 19 Exeter Road | 40 yd | |
| Lost Temple | Exeter Road | 45 yd | |
| Halo | Exeter Road | 45 yd | |
| Tonic Social @ Hilton Hotel | Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road | 140 yd | |
| Eden Garden | Eden, V Club, Exeter Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sea Star | 53 Exeter Road | 40 yd | |
| Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt | Bh2, Exeter Crescent | 107 yd | |
| LLAOLLAO Bournemouth Ltd | Unit Ug9, Bh2, Exeter Crescent | 107 yd | |
| Hedgehog Cafe | Kiosk 1, Lower Gardens | 217 yd | |
| S&D Leisure (Bournemouth) Kiosk 2 | Kiosk 2, Lower Gardens | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 374 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 453 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 528 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 737 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 140 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.