Surrey Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 9HN is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Surrey Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 9BD, BH2 6BB, BH4 9BU, BH4 9BS, BH4 9BX, BH4 9BT, BH4 9JY, BH2 6BG, BH2 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH4 9HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 62.8% | 59.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 23.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 56.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 5.9% | 10% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 20.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 40.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 82% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 83.9% | 66.2% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 17.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 66.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Road was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Surrey Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 11 Surrey Lodge, 19 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-08 | £292,030 |
| Flat 3 Surrey Lodge, 19 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-07 | £308,652 |
| Flat 9 Surrey Lodge, 19 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-06-28 | £283,824 |
| Flat 4 Bourne River Court, 17 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2023-10-31 | £268,784 |
| Flat 2 The Sycamores, 15 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-09-15 | £278,019 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH4 9HN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,986 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 | 5,207 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 | 2,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Academy converter | - | 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 | 964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 336 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 362 yd | |
| St Michaels Church | Church Hall, St Michael Church And All Angels Church, Poole Road | 378 yd | |
| Bournemouth Tennis Centre | Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre, Central Gardens | 506 yd | |
| Art Sushi | 42e Poole Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 652 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 697 yd | |
| The Vault | 39 Poole Hill | 709 yd | |
| DYMK | 31-37 Poole Hill | 709 yd | |
| Canvas | 45 Poole Hill | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 362 yd | |
| Casa Gourmex | 29 Poole Hill | 709 yd | |
| Bunny's Chicken | 164a Commercial Road | 746 yd | |
| Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd | 190 Commercial Road | 756 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 362 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 592 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 754 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-19 The Triangle | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Blue Water Spa And Leisure Club WEST HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Wessex Leisure Club (Closed) 11-13 11-13 WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Durley Dean Hotel WEST CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,083 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.