Norwich Avenue West is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6AB is located in the Westbourne & West Cliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, BH2 6AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6DH, BH2 6AL, BH2 6AW, BH2 6AJ, BH2 6AU, BH2 6BA, BH2 6AT, BH2 5QU, BH2 5QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH2 6AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 70% | 66.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 22.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 54% | 60.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around BH2 6AB this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 8.3% | -10.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 20.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 76.4% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 74% | 57% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 23.6% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 57.7% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 12.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 19.7% | 12.0% | 2.9% | 16.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Avenue West was 272.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.5% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norwich Avenue West has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Kingswood Place, 55 - 59 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-07-01 | £215,552 |
| 70 Kingswood Place, 55 - 59 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-05-21 | £120,757 |
| 52 Kingswood Place, 55 - 59 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-04-22 | £156,698 |
| 71 Kingswood Place, 55 - 59 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2025-03-31 | £150,824 |
| 66 Kingswood Place, 55 - 59 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-21 | £147,030 |
BH2 6AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,580 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 | 3,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,415 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 | 1,806 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 90 yd | |
| St Michaels Church | Church Hall, St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road | 114 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 139 yd | |
| Koh Thai | 36-40 Poole Hill | 404 yd | |
| Olive Bistro Cafe | 50a Poole Hill | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 407 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 426 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 426 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 426 yd | |
| The Vibe | 4 The Triangle | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 139 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 426 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 475 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 476 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 139 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 294 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.