Sea Road is in Boscombe, Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1JS is located in the Boscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1JT, BH5 1JU, BH5 1JX, BH5 1JR, BH5 1BP, BH5 1DL, BH5 1JY, BH5 1JZ, BH5 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 1JS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 60% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 9.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 40% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -9.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 42% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 13% | 6.3% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 52.1% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 9.7% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 13.6% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 83.5% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 83.2% | 65.7% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 15.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 65.7% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 16.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 8.5% | 0.2% | 8.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boscombe West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 B21 San Remo Towers Sea Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-03-19 | £201,122 |
| Flat B13 San Remo Towers Sea Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-02 | £210,000 |
| Flat B35 San Remo Towers Sea Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-11-22 | £178,328 |
| Flat B44 San Remo Towers Sea Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-07-14 | £227,084 |
| Flat B1 San Remo Towers Sea Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-26 | £167,328 |
BH5 1JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 849 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,563 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 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 2,612 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 | 130 yd | |
| Urban Reef | Undercliff Drive | 363 yd | |
| Reefside Ices | Kiosk 3, Boscombe Pier, Sea Road | 363 yd | |
| Majestic Gym Ltd | 12 Roumelia Lane | 370 yd | |
| We Are Humans | 33 Sea Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Club | Northwick House, 18 Owls Road | 161 yd | |
| The Neptune | Undercliff Drive | 363 yd | |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | 570 Christchurch Road | 533 yd | |
| Riviera Bar & Restaurant | 560 Christchurch Road | 533 yd | |
| Admiral | 631 Christchurch Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prom Diner | Undercliff Drive | 363 yd | |
| The Wood Oven | Undercliff Drive | 363 yd | |
| Reefside Takeaway and Diner | Kiosk 4, Boscombe Pier, Sea Road | 363 yd | |
| Milano Pizzeria | 549 Christchurch Road | 434 yd | |
| Magic Kitchen | 520 Christchurch Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Romania | 515 Christchurch Road | 422 yd | |
| Booze Vegas | 537 Christchurch Road | 422 yd | |
| Lira International Food Centre | 524-528 Christchurch Road | 465 yd | |
| Kubus | 540 Christchurch Road | 472 yd | |
| Ecomini | 457 Christchurch Road | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthstyles (Closed) Burlington West Mansions Burlington West Mansions Owls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 142 yd |
| Majestic Gym Ltd 12-14 12-14 ROUMELIA LANE | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Chine Roman Spa 19-25 19-25 BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 391 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 566 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bournemouth) (Closed) Knole Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Carrington House Hotel 27-31 27-31 KNYVETON ROAD | swimming pool | 971 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.