Bodorgan Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH2 6NH 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 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH2 6NL, BH2 6NJ, BH2 6NR, BH2 6NQ, BH2 6JX, BH2 6NG, BH2 6JY, BH2 6LQ, BH2 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH2 6NH is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 47.9% | 45.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 6NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 57.1% | 53.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 29.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 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 (89%) 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 | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37.8% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 8.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6NH this area, 9.5% 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 49.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 83% | 83.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 70.1% | 62.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 63.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 16.9% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 5.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodorgan Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bodorgan Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Meyrick Park Mansions, 28 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-10 | £195,564 |
| Flat 11 Meyrick Park Mansions, 28 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-28 | £208,974 |
| Flat 1 Meyrick Park Mansions, 28 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-30 | £201,628 |
| Flat 2 Meyrick Park Mansions, 28 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-07-24 | £144,500 |
| Flat 11 Meyrick Park Mansions, 28 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-27 | £187,798 |
BH2 6NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH2 6NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 975 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 2,326 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 | 3,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 5,434 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 | 2,829 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 3,295 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 | 2,464 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 | 892 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 | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 934 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 | 1,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyrick Park Bowls Club | Meyrick Park | 309 yd | |
| The Club at Meyrick Park | Meyrick Park | 309 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Limited | Portman House, Richmond Hill | 342 yd | |
| Terrace Cafe | Town Hall, Bourne Avenue | 362 yd | |
| Richmond Hill St Andrew's United Reformed Church | 8 St Stephen's Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce AKA K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Dean Park Crescent | 430 yd | |
| Tapas Plus | 53 Bourne Avenue | 435 yd | |
| Temptation | 1 Yelverton Road | 469 yd | |
| Genting Casino Bournemouth | 9 Yelverton Road | 469 yd | |
| Bournemouth & District Constitutional Club | 38-40 Richmond Hill | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetites | 7 Yelverton Road | 469 yd | |
| Kumpi | 75 Old Christchurch Road | 491 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 83 Old Christchurch Road | 492 yd | |
| Greggs | 60 Old Christchurch Road | 540 yd | |
| Ice Harvest | 58 Old Christchurch Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 Bourne Avenue | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 654 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 189-193 Old Christchurch Road | 792 yd | |
| Earthling | 181-183 Old Christchurch Road | 823 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Healthquest (Closed) Bristol & West House Bristol & West House Post Office Road | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| The Gym (Bournemouth) 36-38 36-38 WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) (Closed) Westover Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Ymca (Bournemouth)(Lifewise) WESTOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 967 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.