West Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 2AN 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 West Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 2BL, BH5 2AW, BH5 2AL, BH5 2BS, BH5 2AX, BH5 2BB, BH5 2BQ, BH5 2AS, BH5 2AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH5 2AN, 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 2AN, 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 West 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.
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 West Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-03-27 | £597,031 |
| 23 West Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-03-12 | £344,799 |
| 21A West Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-03-19 | £390,582 |
| 13 West Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-12-11 | £539,693 |
| 12 West Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-10 | £436,890 |
BH5 2AN 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 2AN 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 2AN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,347 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 | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Ice Cream Parlour | 137 Seabourne Road | 275 yd | |
| Sobofish | 129 Seabourne Road | 275 yd | |
| China Lounge | 16 Woodside Road | 293 yd | |
| Learning to Live Cafe Classroom | 159-161 Seabourne Road | 306 yd | |
| SOBO Fitness | 120-122 Seabourne Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 274 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 423 yd | |
| Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club | Woodland Avenue | 452 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 458 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory’s American Diner Delivery aka Winger Winger | Unit 1, 141-143 Seabourne Road | 288 yd | |
| Murati’s | 147 Seabourne Road | 288 yd | |
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 333 yd | |
| Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop | 55 Seabourne Road | 408 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 595 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 694 yd | |
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 252 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.