St Michaels Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5DS is located in the Westbourne & West Cliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5EY, BH2 5DW, BH2 5EQ, BH2 5ES, BH2 5DF, BH2 5EH, BH2 5DZ, BH2 5DG, BH2 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH2 5DS 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 5DS, 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 St Michaels 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.
St Michaels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Tollard Court St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-13 | £215,529 |
| Apartment 11 Aquarius, 95 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2022-11-30 | £236,064 |
| Apartment 8 Aquarius, 95 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-08-01 | £225,978 |
| Flat 1 97 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £39,458 | 2021-12-16 | £39,675 |
| Flat 3 97 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £276,000 | 2021-06-29 | £278,125 |
| 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 3,102 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,652 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 | 4,768 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 | 1,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,091 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 | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Terrace Japanese Restaurant | 93 St Michael's Road | 1 yd | |
| Miso Rice Bar | 4a West Cliff Road | 36 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 4 West Cliff Road | 36 yd | |
| Tiien Thai Restaurant | Tiien Thai, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 99-107 St Michael's Road | 39 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc (The Marriott Hotel) | 99-107 St Michael's Road | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Temple | Exeter Road | 276 yd | |
| Halo | Exeter Road | 276 yd | |
| Sixty Million Postcards | 19 Exeter Road | 335 yd | |
| Tonic Social @ Hilton Hotel | Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road | 341 yd | |
| Eden Garden | Eden, V Club, Exeter Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Steps Kiosk | Joseph Steps Kiosk, West Undercliff Promenade | 187 yd | |
| The Sea Star | 53 Exeter Road | 335 yd | |
| Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt | Bh2, Exeter Crescent | 391 yd | |
| LLAOLLAO Bournemouth Ltd | Unit Ug9, Bh2, Exeter Crescent | 391 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 471 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 645 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 98 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 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 | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.8% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.