Michelgrove Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1JJ 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 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1LB, BH5 1JU, BH5 1JX, BH5 1JT, BH5 1JL, BH5 1JF, BH5 1JE, BH5 1JS, BH5 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH5 1JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 40.3% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 32.5% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 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 | 20.4% | 15% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 38.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.6% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 77.8% | 74.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 12.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 75.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Michelgrove Road was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Boscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Michelgrove Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Boscombe West and the 450th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

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 25 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-09-29 | £258,509 |
| Flat 2 25 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-08 | £388,960 |
| Flat 6 25 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-21 | £177,731 |
| Flat 5 27 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-17 | £145,831 |
| Flat 5 25 Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-16 | £176,690 |
BH5 1JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 924 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 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,684 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 | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | 42c Sea Road | 236 yd | |
| Shelley Manor (Theatre) | Shelley Park Theatre, Shelley Park | 391 yd | |
| Majestic Gym Ltd | 12 Roumelia Lane | 400 yd | |
| We Are Humans | 33 Sea Road | 403 yd | |
| Masons Lunch In Out | 13 Sea Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 243 yd | |
| The Neptune | Undercliff Drive | 447 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 518 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 518 yd | |
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prom Diner | Undercliff Drive | 447 yd | |
| The Wood Oven | Undercliff Drive | 447 yd | |
| Reefside Takeaway and Diner | Kiosk 4, Boscombe Pier, Sea Road | 447 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 453 yd | |
| Magic Kitchen | 520 Christchurch Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 463 yd | |
| Booze Vegas | 537 Christchurch Road | 463 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 491 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 493 yd | |
| Malinka Market | 586-588 Christchurch Road | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 417 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 | 508 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,080 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.