St Stephens Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6LA is located in the Bournemouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6JJ, BH2 6LE, BH2 6JS, BH2 6LQ, BH2 6DL, BH2 6JU, BH2 6DJ, BH2 6NR, BH2 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH2 6LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 55.6% | 39.6% | -16.0% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14% | 27% | 13.0% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 20.2% | 18.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
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 | 34% | 46% | 12.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 14.9% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 12.9% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 42.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.3% | 86% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 83% | 70.6% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 72.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 16.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephens Road was 527.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% higher than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Stephens Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 239.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 St Stephens Court, 15 - 17 St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £672,500 | 2017-06-20 | £758,633 |
BH2 6LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill St Andrew's United Reformed Church | 8 St Stephen's Road | 51 yd | |
| Terrace Cafe | Town Hall, Bourne Avenue | 99 yd | |
| Meyrick Park Bowls Club | Meyrick Park | 245 yd | |
| The Club at Meyrick Park | Meyrick Park | 245 yd | |
| Vegivores Ltd | 53 Bourne Avenue | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon In The Square | 4-8 Exeter Road | 191 yd | |
| Tapas Plus | 53 Bourne Avenue | 264 yd | |
| Madding Crowd | 14a Commercial Road | 345 yd | |
| Bournemouth & District Constitutional Club | 38-40 Richmond Hill | 373 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce AKA Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 12 Richmond Hill | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingo Bite | 87 Commercial Road | 422 yd | |
| Appetites | 7 Yelverton Road | 444 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Post Office Road | 469 yd | |
| Lord Sandwich | 7 Post Office Road | 480 yd | |
| Hedgehog Cafe | Kiosk 1, Lower Gardens | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 342 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 515 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 613 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.