West Hill Place is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5NX 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 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, BH2 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5LU, BH2 5LX, BH2 5NA, BH2 5EE, BH2 5DX, BH2 5PG, BH2 5PW, BH2 5PN, BH2 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 5NX is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 39.1% | 45.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 60.9% | 54.4% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 5NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 65.7% | 63.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 15.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 11.7% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 47.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 35.8% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 46.7% | 24.0% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 24.7% | 5.5% | -19.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.3% | 81.1% | 4.8% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 51.2% | 45.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 25.6% | 32.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 26.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% 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 | 49.8% | 45.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 14.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.2% | 76.7% | -36.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Hill Place was 765.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.9% higher than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Hill Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 13th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 411.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 4 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2025-05-28 | £90,529 |
| Flat 3 4 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-09-24 | £56,480 |
| 2 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-25 | £132,164 |
| 2 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-12-05 | £141,221 |
| 1 West Hill Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-10-31 | £284,610 |
BH2 5NX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 3,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,141 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 | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Triangolo | 146 Commercial Road | 38 yd | |
| DYMK Bar | 158 Commercial Road | 43 yd | |
| The Sauna Bar | Sauna Bar, Richley House, 140 Commercial Road | 53 yd | |
| Koi Sakana | 1 The Triangle | 67 yd | |
| Pinocchio's | 18a Poole Hill | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse & Kitchen | 152-154 Commercial Road | 43 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 86 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 86 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 86 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 29 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 50 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 86 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 141 yd | |
| Joseph Steps Kiosk | Joseph Steps Kiosk, West Undercliff Promenade | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 23 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 202 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.