Glen Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1HS 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 Glen Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1HP, BH5 1JG, BH5 1ND, BH5 1HJ, BH5 1EH, BH5 1ER, BH5 1LX, BH5 1JQ, BH5 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH5 1HS has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 46.6% | 47% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 1HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 49% | 51.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 32.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.1% | 46% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24% | 15.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 42.1% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 93.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 82.8% | 81.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glen Road was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glen Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 356th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 5 Braemar Lodge, 30 Glen Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-11 | £184,560 |
| Flat 3 28 Glen Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2016-11-16 | £149,954 |
| Flat 2 Braemar Lodge, 30 Glen Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2015-08-18 | £174,890 |
| Flat 6 28 Glen Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-03-19 | £149,473 |
| Flat 5 28 Glen Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2014-11-07 | £140,164 |
BH5 1HS 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 936 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 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,205 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 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,491 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 | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 158 yd | |
| Obsidian | 14 Sea Road | 373 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 627 Christchurch Road | 375 yd | |
| Wild Cafe | 651a Christchurch Road | 375 yd | |
| Cappuccinos | 647 Christchurch Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 365 yd | |
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 418 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 432 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 432 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 619 Christchurch Road | 375 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 455 yd | |
| Thai Smile | 674 Christchurch Road | 470 yd | |
| YuGogo! | Kiosk, Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 476 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 705 Christchurch Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 375 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 432 yd | |
| Lidl | Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road | 465 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 484 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 1,014 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 | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.