Florence Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1ER is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1HG, BH5 1HA, BH5 1HF, BH5 1EH, BH5 1HD, BH5 1HX, BH5 1HU, BH5 1FD, BH5 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1ER is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 1ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 50.2% | 53% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 26% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 52.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 31.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 41.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 14% | 3.1% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 71.3% | 53.4% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 26.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 20.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 52.8% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 76.7% | -29.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.6% | 1.5% | 10.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Road was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Florence Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 556th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 11 Albercourt, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-03-28 | £189,517 |
| Flat 12 Albercourt, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-24 | £206,004 |
| Flat 7 Albercourt, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-07-28 | £202,307 |
| Flat 4 Albercourt, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-01-28 | £213,504 |
| Flat 4 Albercourt, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-01-03 | £173,855 |
BH5 1ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,437 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 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,596 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 | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | 14 Sea Road | 225 yd | |
| K-Bunsik (Korean street food) | 583 Christchurch Road | 238 yd | |
| Jammin Jerk Hut | 579 Christchurch Road | 238 yd | |
| We Are Humans | 33 Sea Road | 239 yd | |
| Masons Lunch In Out | 13 Sea Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 235 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 283 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 283 yd | |
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 357 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 619 Christchurch Road | 261 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 314 yd | |
| YuGogo! | Kiosk, Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 332 yd | |
| Da Nunzio | 14 Royal Arcade | 342 yd | |
| Thai Smile | 674 Christchurch Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 261 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 283 yd | |
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 320 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 340 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 370 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 910 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 110.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 110.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.