Portarlington Close is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 8DA 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 Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, BH4 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8AX, BH4 8AL, BH4 8BD, BH2 5LW, BH2 5LD, BH4 8AT, BH4 8BT, BH2 5LL, BH4 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 8DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 18.3% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 42.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 42.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 13.1% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 35.2% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96% | 84.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 77.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 77.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portarlington Close was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portarlington Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Boltons Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-02-14 | £602,104 |
| 21 The Boltons Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-20 | £528,624 |
| 24 The Boltons Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £499,100 | 2023-11-08 | £485,310 |
| 17 The Boltons Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-07-28 | £599,450 |
| 19 The Boltons Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-03-24 | £523,129 |
BH4 8DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BH4 8DA 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 | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 474 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,601 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 | 3,645 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,326 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 | 2,095 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 | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Hut | 15 West Cliff Road | 367 yd | |
| St Michaels Church | Church Hall, St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road | 484 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 497 yd | |
| Argyll Gardens Bowling Club | The Bowling Green, West Overcliff Drive | 519 yd | |
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shika Lounge | 15 West Cliff Road | 367 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 528 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 562 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 562 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 497 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 562 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 579 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 620 yd | |
| Joseph Steps Kiosk | Joseph Steps Kiosk, West Undercliff Promenade | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 495 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 497 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 816 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bournemouth Highcliff) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 879 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Hilton Bournemouth TERRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.