Amesbury Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5AY is located in the West Southbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5AP, BH6 5AU, BH6 5BP, BH6 5DU, BH6 5EW, BH6 5AW, BH6 5EP, BH6 5DS, BH6 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5AY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 56.3% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 43.7% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 37.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 42.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 54.6% | 53.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 42.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 94.2% | 89% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amesbury Road was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Amesbury Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 228th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2021-04-09 | £483,137 |
| 8 Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2020-09-01 | £413,846 |
| 8 Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2014-05-16 | £351,485 |
| 4 Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2014-02-03 | £366,851 |
| 14 Amesbury Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-06-08 | £389,939 |
BH6 5AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5AY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RealCHKN.CO | 1153 Christchurch Road | 490 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 547 yd | |
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 547 yd | |
| Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe | 1172-1180 Christchurch Road | 547 yd | |
| Darcys Bar and Kitchen | 1089 Christchurch Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 188 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 536 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 612 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 845 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 243 yd | |
| Den's Fish & Chip Shop | 86 Cranleigh Road | 374 yd | |
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 490 yd | |
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 567 yd | |
| Pokesdown Chippy | 1069 Christchurch Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 864 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 910 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 363 yd | |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 840 yd |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 1,006 yd | |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.