Richmond Hill is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6BJ is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH1 1DF, BH1 1JE, BH1 1DL, BH1 1DW, BH1 1BZ, BH1 1AX, BH1 1DJ, BH1 1XX, BH1 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH2 6BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 38.2% | 47.1% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 61.8% | 52.9% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.8% 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 | 70.1% | 71.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 19% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 50.4% | 57.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 22.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 42.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 16.5% | 0.7% | -15.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.8% | 74.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 34.2% 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 | 51.6% | 34.2% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 35.5% | 17.0% | 6.1% | 29.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 6.5% | -9.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.2% 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 | 51% | 34.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.5% | 12.3% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 18.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 16.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 20.6% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.2% | 76.7% | -32.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Hill was 569.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Hill has the 13th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 23rd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Chambers, 21 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2018-03-20 | £2,500,962 |
| Granville Chambers, 21 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2014-05-13 | £2,318,871 |
BH2 6BJ 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 student residents living in BH2 6BJ 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,235 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,853 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 | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Limited | Portman House, Richmond Hill | 66 yd | |
| Love Gusto | Unit 1 Noble House, 8-10 Yelverton Road | 67 yd | |
| Calabrese Ltd | 3 Noble House, 8-10 Yelverton Road | 67 yd | |
| Bentos | Bentos, Noble House, 8-10 Yelverton Road | 102 yd | |
| BMTH:FOG | 6 Albert Road | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temptation | 1 Yelverton Road | 66 yd | |
| Genting Casino Bournemouth | 9 Yelverton Road | 66 yd | |
| Bournemouth & District Constitutional Club | 38-40 Richmond Hill | 145 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce AKA Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 12 Richmond Hill | 145 yd | |
| Be At One | 3 Richmond Hill | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetites | 7 Yelverton Road | 66 yd | |
| Kumpi | 75 Old Christchurch Road | 140 yd | |
| Lord Sandwich | 7 Post Office Road | 164 yd | |
| Greggs | 60 Old Christchurch Road | 168 yd | |
| Ice Harvest | 58 Old Christchurch Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 173 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 497 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 612 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 655 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Bath) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Carlton) RUSSELL COTES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.