Cambridge Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6AE 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 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5SY, BH2 5TJ, BH2 5TH, BH2 6AA, BH2 5SU, BH2 6AP, BH2 5TG, BH2 6AD, BH2 5SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 6AE is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 39.4% | 43.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 60.6% | 56.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 6AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 60.7% | 57.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 22.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 46.5% | 47.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 75.7% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 69.1% | 52.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 19% | 26.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 52.3% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 76.7% | -31.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Road was 216.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 103rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Isabel Court, 7 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-05-07 | £147,962 |
| 13 Isabel Court, 7 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-07-25 | £149,473 |
| 5 Isabel Court, 7 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-07-20 | £150,910 |
| 3 Isabel Court, 7 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-11-08 | £183,200 |
| 7 Isabel Court, 7 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-17 | £201,319 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,971 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 | 3,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,261 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 | 1,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,228 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 | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,204 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 | 208 yd | |
| Olive Bistro Cafe | 50a Poole Hill | 208 yd | |
| Pinocchio's | 18a Poole Hill | 227 yd | |
| Dancing Jug | 15-17 Poole Hill | 247 yd | |
| Palm Lounge | 23 Poole Hill | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 238 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 243 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 243 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 243 yd | |
| The Vibe | 4 The Triangle | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 243 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 277 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 289 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 339 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 157 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 285 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 339 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 365 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 847 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.