St Michaels Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5EB 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 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5PQ, BH2 5DR, BH2 5DY, BH2 5PH, BH2 5EF, BH2 5DZ, BH2 5NT, BH2 5DP, BH2 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 5EB is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 38.3% | 46.5% | 8.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 61.7% | 53.5% | -8.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 5EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 64.8% | 63.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 19.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 46% | 47.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 41.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 20.7% | 4.3% | -16.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.4% | 78.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 38.1% 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 | 45.7% | 38.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -45.1% |
| European Union | 32.3% | 40.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 34.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.9% 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 | 45% | 37.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.5% | 16.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 16.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 16% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.3% | 76.7% | -44.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 12.9% | 1.5% | 11.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Road was 244.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 81st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2015-01-20 | £2,058,520 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH2 5EB 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 | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Other | 35 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 61 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | - not rated | 319 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,070 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 , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 145 yd | |
| Cristallo | 3 West Cliff Road | 147 yd | |
| Jungla House Cafe Limited | 51 West Hill Road | 170 yd | |
| Chineside | Durley Chine | 186 yd | |
| Nala Lounge | 135-137 West Hill Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse & Kitchen | 152-154 Commercial Road | 224 yd | |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar | 113-115 Commercial Road | 239 yd | |
| The Four Horsemen | 77-79 Commercial Road | 239 yd | |
| Smokin Aces | 103 Commercial Road | 239 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 239 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 239 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 248 yd | |
| Joseph Steps Kiosk | Joseph Steps Kiosk, West Undercliff Promenade | 280 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 317 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 421 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 520 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 88 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 126 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 324 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.