Heathcote Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1EY 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 Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1EP, BH7 6AA, BH5 1BZ, BH5 1DS, BH5 1DP, BH1 4AP, BH5 1EZ, BH7 6BT, BH5 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1EY is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 44.5% | 44.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 55.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 1EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 55.9% | 53.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 14.6% | 12.5% | 5.3% | 9.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 25% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 18.6% | 3% | -15.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 63.4% | 54.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 27.4% | 37.6% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 31.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 54.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 20.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.3% | 76.7% | -36.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 15.4% | 1.3% | 14.1% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 12.4% | 1.5% | 10.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathcote Road was 753.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 447.3% higher than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathcote Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Boscombe West and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 282.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

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 Clifton Court Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-06-29 | £163,468 |
| Flat 1 Clifton Court Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-06-29 | £163,468 |
| Flat 5 Clifton Court Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2018-03-27 | £131,300 |
| Flat 2 Clifton Court Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-12-20 | £101,767 |
| Flat 4 Clifton Court Heathcote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2010-04-30 | £114,548 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Park County First School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park County Junior School Ashley Road , Boscombe BH1 4NB | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Primary School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 5,060 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 | 2,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crema | 687 Christchurch Road | 80 yd | |
| Madeira Palace | 667 Christchurch Road | 80 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 683 Christchurch Road | 80 yd | |
| Mello Mello | 677 Christchurch Road | 80 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 627 Christchurch Road | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 138 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 149 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 280 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 280 yd | |
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 619 Christchurch Road | 84 yd | |
| Thai Smile | 674 Christchurch Road | 104 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 705 Christchurch Road | 157 yd | |
| YuGogo! | Kiosk, Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 260 yd | |
| 3 Amigos Takeaway | 80 Shelley Road East | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 84 yd | |
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 256 yd | |
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 263 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 280 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 648 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,018 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.