Beechwood Avenue is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 1NA is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 1NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 1NF, BH5 1LU, BH5 2BJ, BH5 2AU, BH5 2AJ, BH5 2AF, BH5 2EH, BH5 2EG, BH5 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH5 1NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 39.5% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 59.8% | 55.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BH5 1NA this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 40.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 11% | 3.2% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 89.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 77.6% | 79.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 79.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Avenue was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 171st lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2017-05-26 | £892,794 |
| 17A Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2008-11-10 | £409,400 |
| 19 Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2003-12-15 | £657,332 |
| 34A Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2001-05-29 | £712,630 |
| 40 Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 1998-06-29 | £642,681 |
BH5 1NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH5 1NA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,368 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 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,637 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Green | Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club, Woodland Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Kitchen | 821 Christchurch Road | 394 yd | |
| Peperjabitz | 825 Christchurch Road | 394 yd | |
| Royal Best Kebab Pizza | 826 Christchurch Road | 437 yd | |
| Sunday Club Grind Ltd | 840 Christchurch Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club | Woodland Avenue | 323 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 567 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 575 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 639 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 777 Christchurch Road | 400 yd | |
| Fishtales Ltd | 775a Christchurch Road | 403 yd | |
| Le Munch | 800-802 Christchurch Road | 451 yd | |
| Nursery Food By Alex LTD | 872 Christchurch Road | 513 yd | |
| Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop | 55 Seabourne Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 503 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 741 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 755 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 776 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 569 yd | |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 997 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.