Cambridge Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6AF 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 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 5QA, BH2 6AD, BH2 6AA, BH2 6AP, BH2 6AW, BH2 5JP, BH2 5TJ, BH2 6AL, BH2 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH2 6AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 29.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 44% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 30.7% | 46.3% | 15.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 16.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 83.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 81.8% | 73.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 73.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.7% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Road was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 422nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 5 Holmdene Court, 2 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-02 | £175,000 |
| Flat 11 Holmdene Court, 2 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2021-11-01 | £94,412 |
| Flat 12 Holmdene Court, 2 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-07-26 | £182,591 |
| Flat 9 Holmdene Court, 2 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2015-11-20 | £183,324 |
| Flat 5 Holmdene Court, 2 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-05-05 | £203,839 |
BH2 6AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH2 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,395 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 , | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,377 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 | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church | Church Hall, St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road | 173 yd | |
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 189 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 218 yd | |
| Koh Thai | 36-40 Poole Hill | 271 yd | |
| Olive Bistro Cafe | 50a Poole Hill | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 261 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 285 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 285 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 285 yd | |
| Brewhouse & Kitchen | 152-154 Commercial Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 218 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 285 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 333 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 341 yd | |
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 147 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 218 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 894 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.