Fenton Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5BT 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 Fenton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5DN, BH6 5DR, BH6 5DL, BH6 5DS, BH6 5BU, BH6 5BS, BH6 5BZ, BH6 5BW, BH6 5DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH6 5BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.1% | 35.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 47.4% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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%) 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 | 57.6% | 55.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.5% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 36.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 96.5% | 95% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 92.1% | 93.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenton Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fenton Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 398th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Fenton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-07-17 | £423,306 |
| 38 Fenton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-17 | £433,342 |
| 38 Fenton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-01-14 | £483,670 |
| 46A Fenton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-02-28 | £173,190 |
| 46B Fenton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-01-16 | £210,182 |
BH6 5BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,647 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 | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Perth | 5 Carbery Row, Southbourne Road | 654 yd | |
| RealCHKN.CO | 1153 Christchurch Road | 691 yd | |
| Peppermill Restaurant | 87 Southbourne Grove | 715 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | 52a Southbourne Grove | 717 yd | |
| Dickys | 54-56 Southbourne Grove | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 80 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 698 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 758 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 784 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 168 yd | |
| Den's Fish & Chip Shop | 86 Cranleigh Road | 331 yd | |
| Harmony | 109 Southbourne Grove | 679 yd | |
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 691 yd | |
| Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway | 79 Southbourne Grove | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 773 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 486 yd | |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 987 yd | |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE | tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.