Rothesay Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 9NH 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 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 9ND, BH4 9NE, BH3 7BU, BH4 9NQ, BH3 7DB, BH3 7BX, BH4 9LJ, BH4 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH4 9NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH4 9NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 31.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 54.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 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.
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 | 52.9% | 60.9% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0.2% | -3.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around BH4 9NH this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 10% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 52% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 79.6% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 84.8% | 74.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 83.8% | 73.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothesay Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothesay Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 395th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2017-11-09 | £1,107,682 |
| 27 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2016-10-21 | £653,125 |
| 25 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2016-08-31 | £888,614 |
| 17 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2016-01-15 | £1,195,893 |
| 7 Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2012-03-12 | £1,549,099 |
BH4 9NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,057 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 , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 42d Poole Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Art Sushi | 42e Poole Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 86 Poole Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Chocol-8 | 52 Poole Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Circo Lounge | 66 Poole Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.