BH4 8DG is in The Parkway, Bournemouth and Bournemouth district. BH4 8DG 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 The Parkway, Bournemouth, BH4 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8BU, BH4 8DD, BH4 8AJ, BH4 8DE, BH4 8DQ, BH4 8AH, BH4 9EL, BH4 8AR, BH4 9DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH4 8DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.6% | 52.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 30.9% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 39.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 15.3% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 BH4 8DG this area, 8.6% 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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 8.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 50.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 90% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 89.2% | 75.1% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 74.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BH4 8DG was 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
BH4 8DG has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Marlborough Court, 16 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-03-28 | £240,948 |
| Flat 12 Monarch Court, 14 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-07-01 | £261,226 |
| Flat 12 Marlborough Court, 16 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-12 | £246,767 |
| Flat 12 Kent House, 12 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-07-27 | £258,703 |
| Flat 5 Kent House, 12 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-14 | £269,129 |
BH4 8DG 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 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,937 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 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,988 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 , | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 291 yd | |
| St Michaels Church | Church Hall, St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road | 312 yd | |
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 339 yd | |
| Art Sushi | 42e Poole Road | 485 yd | |
| Westcliff Baptist Church | 43 Poole Road | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 487 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 536 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 635 yd | |
| Shika Lounge | 15 West Cliff Road | 657 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 291 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 553 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 668 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 690 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 469 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 543 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 745 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| 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 | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.