Byron Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1AN is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Byron Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1JP, BH5 1JD, BH5 1JW, BH5 1JA, BH5 1FH, BH5 1JQ, BH5 1LA, BH5 1JB, BH5 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 55.9% | 53.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 28.2% | 34.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 45.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49% | 58.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 47.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 85.3% | 79.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 78.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Byron Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 9 Driftwood, 9 Byron Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-21 | £338,522 |
| Apartment 6 Driftwood, 9 Byron Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-17 | £318,341 |
| Apartment 7 Driftwood, 9 Byron Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2020-06-05 | £364,838 |
| Apartment 3 Driftwood, 9 Byron Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-03-19 | £376,876 |
| Apartment 6 Driftwood, 9 Byron Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2010-11-01 | £381,667 |
BH5 1AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Manor (Theatre) | Shelley Park Theatre, Shelley Park | 196 yd | |
| Flamingo | 42c Sea Road | 516 yd | |
| Obsidian | 14 Sea Road | 580 yd | |
| We Are Humans | 33 Sea Road | 582 yd | |
| Masons Lunch In Out | 13 Sea Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 532 yd | |
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 578 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 646 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 646 yd | |
| The Neptune | Undercliff Drive | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 619 Christchurch Road | 583 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 652 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 705 Christchurch Road | 659 yd | |
| Thai Smile | 674 Christchurch Road | 663 yd | |
| The Prom Diner | Undercliff Drive | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 583 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 646 yd | |
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 681 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 684 yd | |
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 198 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.