St Michaels Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5DY 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 5DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5DP, BH2 5EF, BH2 5BT, BH2 5NS, BH2 5EB, BH2 5DX, BH2 5PQ, BH2 5EE, BH2 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH2 5DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 42.7% | 48.8% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 57.3% | 51.2% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 BH2 5DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 66.4% | 61.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 17.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 18% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 44.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 19.3% | 2% | -17.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 86.8% | 68.7% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 42.6% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 29.9% | 33.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 27.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 42.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 18.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.5% | 76.7% | -35.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Road was 279.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Michaels Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 70th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 3 Stewart Court, 50 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-06-23 | £69,244 |
| Flat 2 West Cliff Views, 52 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-05-06 | £223,889 |
| 44 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2024-11-08 | £333,000 |
| 1 The Townhouse, 38 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2024-08-02 | £411,566 |
| Flat 2 Stewart Court, 50 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2024-04-18 | £96,883 |
BH2 5DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BH2 5DY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,977 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 | 3,103 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 | 3,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,513 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 | 4,606 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 | 1,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,070 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 | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Positive Dorset | 27 St Michael's Road | 61 yd | |
| RG Catering @ Nova Building | 118 Commercial Road | 120 yd | |
| Rio The Internet Cafe | 130 Commercial Road | 126 yd | |
| The Sauna Bar | Sauna Bar, Richley House, 140 Commercial Road | 140 yd | |
| Jungla House Cafe Limited | 51 West Hill Road | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse & Kitchen | 152-154 Commercial Road | 154 yd | |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar | 113-115 Commercial Road | 154 yd | |
| The Four Horsemen | 77-79 Commercial Road | 154 yd | |
| Smokin Aces | 103 Commercial Road | 154 yd | |
| The Vibe | 4 The Triangle | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 154 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 190 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 195 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 243 yd | |
| Joseph Steps Kiosk | Joseph Steps Kiosk, West Undercliff Promenade | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 181 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 232 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 456 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 202 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.