Southbourne Coast Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 4BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	57.6%	52%	-5.6%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	42.4%	48%	5.6%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 4BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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	20.2%	23.8%	3.6%	37.9%	-14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	57.5%	9.0%	44.2%	13.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	12.4%	8.9%	-3.5%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	18%	8.4%	-9.6%	6.1%	2.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.3%	55.5%	11.2%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	32.6%	27.5%	-5.1%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	13.6%	14.2%	0.6%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	5.3%	0.8%	-4.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 43.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	13%	-12.3%	18.2%	-5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	9.3%	-4.0%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	12.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	5.6%	1.7%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	15.8%	8.9%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	43.7%	11.9%	33.8%	9.9%
Other	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	100%	96.7%	-3.3%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	98.1%	95.1%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	94.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Southbourne Coast Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Coast Road was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the East Southbourne & Tuckton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Southbourne Coast Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in East Southbourne & Tuckton and the 492nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH6 4BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Southbourne Coast Road are based on 15 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, Christchurch And Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southbourne Coast Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH6 4BQ

Average Price
£2,372,624

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,372,624

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southbourne Coast Road

Average Price
£1,059,355

Semi-Detached
£1,307,377

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,268,334

Flats/Maisonettes
£739,379

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southbourne Coast Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Wavecrest, 2 Southbourne Coast Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£2,000,000	2019-05-28	£2,367,554

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH6 4BQ

Employment

BH6 4BQ 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 retired residents living in BH6 4BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Education	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Construction	3
Transport and storage	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Rolls Drive , Southbourne BH6 4NA	3out of 4	1,063 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX	2out of 4	1,835 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS	4out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	3out of 4	2,417 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	1,757 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	3,608 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	1out of 4	3,733 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	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	429 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	3,597 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	627 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	2,180 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	2,628 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	3,542 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ	- not rated	4,674 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
SoBo Beach	Southbourne Promenade	129 yd
The Schooner	4 St Catherine's Road	530 yd
Restaurant Roots	141 Belle Vue Road	611 yd
Cork and Lobster	135-139 Belle Vue Road	662 yd
Brown Dog Coffee	117-119 Belle Vue Road	734 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club	Guildhill Road		958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Indian Ocean	5 St Catherine's Road	609 yd
Chick King	125 Belle Vue Road	734 yd
Ricky's	121-123 Belle Vue Road	734 yd
Simon's Fish & Chips	96 Broadway	750 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peters Catholic School (Upper School) ST. CATHERINES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	535 yd
Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	1,022 yd
Solent Meads Golf Club SOLENT MEADS GOLF CLUB SOLENT MEADS GOLF CLUB ROLLS DRIVE	golf	1,092 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%

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