Florence Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1HU is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1HT, BH5 1HX, BH5 1HH, BH5 1HF, BH5 1EH, BH5 1HG, BH5 1DF, BH5 1HR, BH5 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1HU 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 1HU, 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 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Florence Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Boscombe West and the 448th highest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 4 Saturn Lodge, 10 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-12-09 | £185,012 |
| Flat 2 Saturn Lodge, 10 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-26 | £218,651 |
| Flat 1 Saturn Lodge, 10 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2021-06-04 | £171,206 |
| Flat 3 Saturn Lodge, 10 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-03-27 | £182,581 |
| Flat 5 Saturn Lodge, 10 Florence Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-08-12 | £185,786 |
BH5 1HU 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 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Park County First School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park County Junior School Ashley Road , Boscombe BH1 4NB | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 914 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,994 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 | 4,975 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 | 2,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,584 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 | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Are Humans | 33 Sea Road | 192 yd | |
| Masons Lunch In Out | 13 Sea Road | 192 yd | |
| Obsidian | 14 Sea Road | 200 yd | |
| Majestic Gym Ltd | 12 Roumelia Lane | 230 yd | |
| K-Bunsik (Korean street food) | 583 Christchurch Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 246 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 290 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 290 yd | |
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 296 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 258 yd | |
| Da Nunzio | 14 Royal Arcade | 315 yd | |
| Magic Kitchen | 520 Christchurch Road | 330 yd | |
| Sea Bird | 530 Christchurch Road | 330 yd | |
| Today Kebab | 510 Christchurch Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 290 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 292 yd | |
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 301 yd | |
| Booze Vegas | 537 Christchurch Road | 301 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 308 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 977 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,050 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.