Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH6 3LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.6%	48.4%	0.8%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	52.4%	51.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH6 3LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.8%	24.5%	0.7%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	63.1%	4.3%	44.2%	18.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Separated	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.1%	4.7%	-3.4%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	5.4%	4.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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 (91.7%) 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	53.3%	61.8%	8.5%	48.4%	13.4%
Good health	31.7%	29.9%	-1.8%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	9.1%	5.9%	-3.2%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	5%	2.4%	-2.6%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 43.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.3%	10%	-7.3%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	9.6%	0.8%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	13.3%	2.1%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	5%	4.4%	-0.6%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	18.8%	6.9%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	42.3%	43.9%	1.6%	33.8%	10.1%
Other	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95%	97.3%	2.3%	81.4%	15.9%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	92.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	1.2%	-2.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	92.9%	0.7%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.9%	5.0%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.3%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Watcombe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watcombe Road was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Watcombe Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH6 3LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Watcombe Road are based on 131 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH6 3LX

Average Price
£558,424

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£595,501

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,761

Other
£256,699

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watcombe Road

Average Price
£504,218

Semi-Detached
£399,989

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£572,497

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,063

Other
£361,383

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watcombe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
76 Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2025-05-30	£591,693
69 Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2024-06-14	£829,827
88 Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2023-10-05	£440,063
87 Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£718,000	2023-06-14	£680,408
80B Watcombe Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-12-20	£241,125

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH6 3LX

Employment

BH6 3LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

BH6 3LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	13
Construction	12
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG	3out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS	3out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS	- not rated	566 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG	- not rated	566 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW	- not rated	1,367 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	- not rated	1,281 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	- not rated	1,652 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,027 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,027 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	5,019 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG	- not rated	767 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG	- not rated	1,100 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH	- not rated	1,648 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	1,706 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	1,802 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flat White Cafe	127 Tuckton Road	795 yd
Beccafico	145 Tuckton Road	832 yd
Little Perth	5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road	846 yd
Southbourne Bowling Club and Bar	Seafield Gardens Pavilion, Guildhill Road	888 yd
Drop The Anchor Tap	181 Tuckton Road	938 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club	21 Stamford Road	462 yd
The Athelstan Arms	139 Cranleigh Road	533 yd
The Cranleigh	1 Clingan Road	766 yd
Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club	Guildhill Road	888 yd
The Wight Bear Ale House	65 Southbourne Grove	1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Den's Fish & Chip Shop	86 Cranleigh Road	209 yd
New Hong Kong	63 Kimberley Road	544 yd
Tim's Cuisine	118 Tuckton Road	831 yd
Harmony	109 Southbourne Grove	904 yd
Sakib Spice	183 Tuckton Road	938 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	216 Tuckton Road	977 yd
Sainsbury's	46-48 Southbourne Grove	991 yd
Tesco	28-30 Southbourne Grove	1,070 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD		537 yd
Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE	cycling, grass pitches	662 yd
Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE	tennis courts	700 yd
Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	829 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	22.92 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.