R L Stevenson Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 8EG is located in the Westbourne & West Cliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8DX, BH4 8ED, BH4 8EL, BH4 8DZ, BH4 8DY, BH4 8DT, BH4 9AR, BH4 8DN, BH4 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH4 8EG is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 BH4 8EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 47.4% | 45.7% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50% | 46.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 38.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.5% | 93.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 87.6% | 78.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 78.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around R L Stevenson Avenue was 131.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.9% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
R L Stevenson Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 203rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 2 62 R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-12 | £153,326 |
| 68 R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-05-30 | £577,631 |
| 10 R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-12-08 | £719,549 |
| 58C R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-09 | £146,170 |
| 48 R L Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-06-19 | £831,309 |
BH4 8EG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,471 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 | 3,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,406 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 | 2,833 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Fox | 18 Seamoor Road | 162 yd | |
| Dot.teas | 31a Seamoor Road | 188 yd | |
| Ounce Coffee | 29a Seamoor Road | 199 yd | |
| Moka Pot | 44 Seamoor Road | 200 yd | |
| Westbourne Tandoori | 42 Seamoor Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 64 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 104 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 295 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 186 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 217 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 283 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 367 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 286 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 353 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 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 | 79.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.