Surrey Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 9HP 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 9HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 9HW, BH4 9JD, BH4 9BP, BH4 9HT, BH4 9JX, BH4 9HF, BH4 9BY, BH4 9HY, BH4 9JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 9HP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 51.2% | 47.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 32.6% | 34.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 40.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 42.1% | 45.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 41% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 10.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.2% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 44% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.3% | 82.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 83.5% | 69.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 69.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.5% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Road was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 398th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.5%.

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 14 Guildford Court, 29 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2025-03-21 | £131,924 |
| Flat 3 Guildford Court, 29 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-05-30 | £188,021 |
| Flat 15 Guildford Court, 29 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-03-18 | £189,517 |
| Flat 2 Guildford Court, 29 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-31 | £203,771 |
| Flat 34A Guildford Court, 29 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2023-10-12 | £162,532 |
BH4 9HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,513 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 | 2,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 4,932 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 | 2,280 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 | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Sushi | 42e Poole Road | 386 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 42d Poole Road | 395 yd | |
| Westcliff Baptist Church | 43 Poole Road | 441 yd | |
| All Hail Ale | 10 Queens Road | 481 yd | |
| N & C CAFE | 15 Queens Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 441 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 707 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 739 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 802 yd | |
| Goat & Tricycle | 27-29 West Hill Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 481 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 559 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 585 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 638 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 382 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 481 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 689 yd | |
| Lidl | 427 Poole Road | 805 yd | |
| Triangle Mini Market | 160 Commercial Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre Central Gardens | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Bournemouth) DURLEY CHINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 898 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| The Club At Meyrick Park CENTRAL DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bournemouth) Unit 9 and 10 Unit 9 and 10 The Triangle | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.