St Johns Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1EQ is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1EJ, BH5 1AH, BH5 1DZ, BH5 1EL, BH5 1FE, BH1 4AD, BH5 1AU, BH1 4AB, BH5 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1EQ is primarily male, with 57% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 43% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 57% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 BH5 1EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 54.6% | 57.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 24.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 41.6% | 40.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.8% | 19% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 34.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 15.1% | 2.8% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 84.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 70.7% | 60.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 22.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 61% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 17.6% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 123.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 223rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 21 St Johns Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-02-21 | £156,366 |
| Flat 2 Balmoral Court, 27 St Johns Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2025-01-29 | £213,901 |
| Flat 20 Balmoral Court, 27 St Johns Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-15 | £195,936 |
| Flat 3 21 St Johns Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-10-25 | £178,138 |
| Flat 3 11 St Johns Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-28 | £222,091 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH5 1EQ 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 502 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 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Glenn's Caribbean Food Ltd | 481 Christchurch Road | 124 yd | |
| Hilltop Stores | 463 Christchurch Road | 134 yd | |
| KFC | 577 Christchurch Road | 168 yd | |
| Street Corner Bar and Restaurant | 487-489 Christchurch Road | 168 yd | |
| Santa Cruz Cafe and Deli | 511 Christchurch Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 222 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 501 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 501 yd | |
| Bournemouth Masonic Club | Freemasons Hall, Knole Road | 502 yd | |
| The Neptune | Undercliff Drive | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny's Fish 'n' Chips | 469-471 Christchurch Road | 134 yd | |
| Magic Kitchen | 520 Christchurch Road | 296 yd | |
| Sea Bird | 530 Christchurch Road | 296 yd | |
| Today Kebab | 510 Christchurch Road | 296 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomini | 457 Christchurch Road | 134 yd | |
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 260 yd | |
| Booze Vegas | 537 Christchurch Road | 260 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 323 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 360 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.