Alumhurst Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 8EL 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 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8ED, BH4 8DZ, BH4 8EG, BH4 8EY, BH4 8ER, BH13 6ES, BH4 8DX, BH13 6AE, BH13 6AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 8EL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 57.5% | 53.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 45.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 34.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.1% | 90.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 78% | 73.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 74.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 11.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.2% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alumhurst Road was 131.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.9% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Alumhurst Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 204th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 11 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-15 | £179,217 |
| Flat 2 11 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-27 | £164,880 |
| Flat 4 17 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-11-25 | £162,237 |
| Flat 1A 9 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-23 | £251,086 |
| Flat 1 25 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-02-28 | £282,564 |
BH4 8EL 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,258 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 | 4,626 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 | 4,304 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 | 2,932 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 | 1,044 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moka Pot | 44 Seamoor Road | 178 yd | |
| Westbourne Tandoori | 42 Seamoor Road | 185 yd | |
| Camden Bar | 46 Seamoor Road | 185 yd | |
| The Hutch Westbourne LTD | 62 Seamoor Road | 185 yd | |
| Lazy Fox | 18 Seamoor Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 2 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 157 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 323 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 210 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 243 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 284 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 323 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 425 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 840 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 890 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 | 65.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.