Marlborough Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 8DQ 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 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8DE, BH4 8BX, BH4 9EL, BH4 8DH, BH4 8DF, BH4 8DG, BH4 8BZ, BH4 8BU, BH4 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 8DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 56.9% | 47.3% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 43.1% | 52.7% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 31.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 41.3% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 37.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 10.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 45.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 87.9% | 79.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 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 | 87.4% | 79.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bournemouth Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 3 Greenacres, 20 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-03 | £261,714 |
| Flat 5 Greenacres, 20 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-11-22 | £262,554 |
| Flat 8 Boston Lodge, 18 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-19 | £232,881 |
| Flat 4 Greenacres, 20 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-19 | £261,714 |
| Flat 3 Brownlow Court, 22 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-02-01 | £149,000 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH4 8DQ 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 | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 3,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,626 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 | 4,838 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 | 2,418 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 | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Baptist Church | 43 Poole Road | 350 yd | |
| Art Sushi | 42e Poole Road | 359 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 42d Poole Road | 378 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 389 yd | |
| Little Perth | 13 Seamoor Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 350 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 386 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 537 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 703 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 389 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 403 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 539 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 555 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 344 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 389 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 630 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 687 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.