Norwich Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 5TJ is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6AA, BH2 5TH, BH2 6AE, BH2 6AD, BH2 5SY, BH2 6AP, BH2 5TG, BH2 6AF, BH2 5SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 5TJ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 35.5% | 46.6% | 11.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 64.5% | 53.4% | -11.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 5TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 71.3% | 61% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 51% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 44% | 35.9% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 43.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 63.6% | 45.6% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 31.5% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 25.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 12.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.2% 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 | 61.6% | 45.2% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 18.1% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Avenue was 223.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norwich Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 St. Michaels, 36 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-22 | £175,621 |
| Flat 9 St. Michaels, 36 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-03-31 | £254,134 |
| Flat 10 St. Michaels, 36 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-01-23 | £198,207 |
| Flat 9 St. Michaels, 36 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2003-05-29 | £297,268 |
| Flat 9 St. Michaels, 36 Norwich Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2001-03-05 | £257,272 |
BH2 5TJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH2 5TJ 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 3,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,318 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 | 1,734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,270 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 | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Thai | 36-40 Poole Hill | 177 yd | |
| Olive Bistro Cafe | 50a Poole Hill | 177 yd | |
| Pinocchio's | 18a Poole Hill | 200 yd | |
| Dancing Jug | 15-17 Poole Hill | 206 yd | |
| Palm Lounge | 23 Poole Hill | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 191 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 203 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 203 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 203 yd | |
| The Vibe | 4 The Triangle | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 203 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 249 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 252 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 324 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 95 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 258 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 339 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 809 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.