Livingstone Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH5 2AS 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 Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH5 2AR, BH5 2AY, BH5 2HQ, BH5 2HG, BH5 2BN, BH5 2AW, BH5 2HY, BH5 2JE, BH5 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH5 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.2% | 37.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 42.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 13.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.3% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 43.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 90% | 84.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Livingstone Road was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livingstone Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23C Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £294,500 | 2024-10-16 | £286,676 |
| 18 Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-09-26 | £678,547 |
| 23A Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-14 | £259,761 |
| 5 Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-14 | £405,181 |
| 9B Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-27 | £249,906 |
BH5 2AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 52 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,385 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 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,499 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 | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,778 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 | 117 yd | |
| Sobofish | 129 Seabourne Road | 117 yd | |
| Learning to Live Cafe Classroom | 159-161 Seabourne Road | 142 yd | |
| SOBO Fitness | 120-122 Seabourne Road | 143 yd | |
| Midday aka Sancha | 134 Seabourne Road | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 116 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 266 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 388 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 440 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory’s American Diner Delivery aka Winger Winger | Unit 1, 141-143 Seabourne Road | 120 yd | |
| Murati’s | 147 Seabourne Road | 120 yd | |
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 168 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 266 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 573 yd | |
| D & A Minimarket | 733 Christchurch Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 105 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Shelley Park Tennis Courts 6 SHELLEY MANOR 6 SHELLEY MANOR SHELLEY PARK | tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.