Pauncefote Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 2AF 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 Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 2AU, BH5 2AJ, BH5 2BJ, BH5 2AQ, BH5 2AD, BH5 2AX, BH5 2JG, BH5 2AE, BH5 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 2AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 39.7% | 49% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 30.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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 | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 40.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 89.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 81.4% | 78.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 78.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pauncefote Road was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pauncefote Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 510th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-18 | £299,359 |
| 6 Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-08-21 | £441,418 |
| 9 Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £629,000 | 2023-04-13 | £612,603 |
| 11A Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-01-22 | £289,873 |
| 9 Pauncefote Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-10-23 | £613,740 |
BH5 2AF 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.
BH5 2AF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH5 2AF 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,186 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 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,917 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 | 3,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,540 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,124 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 | 564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 821 Christchurch Road | 273 yd | |
| Peperjabitz | 825 Christchurch Road | 273 yd | |
| Sunday Club Grind Ltd | 840 Christchurch Road | 291 yd | |
| The Balti House | 865-867 Christchurch Road | 294 yd | |
| Royal Best Kebab Pizza | 826 Christchurch Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 375 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 444 yd | |
| Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club | Woodland Avenue | 489 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 643 yd | |
| Academy Snooker Club | 704-708 Christchurch Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 777 Christchurch Road | 321 yd | |
| Nursery Food By Alex LTD | 872 Christchurch Road | 332 yd | |
| Fishtales Ltd | 775a Christchurch Road | 337 yd | |
| Le Munch | 800-802 Christchurch Road | 368 yd | |
| Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop | 55 Seabourne Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 585 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 637-641 Christchurch Road | 813 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 479 yd | |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 917 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.