Gerald Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH3 7JZ is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gerald Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH3 7LA, BH3 7LF, BH3 7LB, BH8 8UF, BH8 8UH, BH8 8UE, BH3 7LQ, BH3 7LD, BH3 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH3 7JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 54.5% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 45.5% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 BH3 7JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 60.5% | 63.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 25.9% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 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 (86.8%) 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 | 53.8% | 57.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around BH3 7JZ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.6% | 35.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 32.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83% | 77% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 73.7% | 70.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 71.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 16.2% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerald Road was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% higher than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gerald Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Gerald Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2026-03-19 | £505,000 |
| 38B Gerald Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-12 | £191,602 |
| 41A Gerald Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-11 | £225,133 |
| 24 Gerald Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-06-18 | £276,284 |
| Upper Flat 31 Gerald Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-01-10 | £212,229 |
BH3 7JZ 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 BH3 7JZ 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 2out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community 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 | 4,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,351 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 | 1,538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 199 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MY BAR | 97 Charminster Road | 122 yd | |
| Pirata | 125 Charminster Road | 122 yd | |
| Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant | 129 Charminster Road | 122 yd | |
| Smile Grill | 121 Charminster Road | 122 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 1 Charminster Road | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 100 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 122 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 329 yd | |
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 543 yd | |
| Winton Workman's Club | 14 Waterloo Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken | 17 Charminster Road | 124 yd | |
| Subway | 101-103 Charminster Road | 127 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 147 yd | |
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 168 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 119 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 124 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 209 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 230 yd | |
| Waitrose | 345-353 Wimborne Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 197 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 448 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.