Arnewood Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5DJ 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 Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5HH, BH6 5DF, BH6 5EE, BH6 5DE, BH6 5DA, BH6 5BZ, BH6 5DL, BH6 5DH, BH6 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH6 5DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 57.3% | 54.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 23.1% | 30.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 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.
In the area around BH6 5DJ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 9.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 44.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94.5% | 91.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 93.5% | 92% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnewood Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Littledown & Iford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-03-28 | £462,492 |
| Flat 4 49 Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-18 | £179,475 |
| 47 Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2023-10-27 | £563,473 |
| Flat 4 49 Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-06-10 | £147,479 |
| 43A Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-01-29 | £229,471 |
BH6 5DJ area has a very 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 980 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 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,760 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 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,711 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 | 466 yd | |
| Peppermill Restaurant | 87 Southbourne Grove | 533 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | 52a Southbourne Grove | 543 yd | |
| Dickys | 54-56 Southbourne Grove | 543 yd | |
| ISESI UK | 50a Southbourne Grove | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 177 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 582 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 696 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 705 yd | |
| Spyglass and Kettle | 25-27 Stourwood Avenue | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 166 yd | |
| Den's Fish & Chip Shop | 86 Cranleigh Road | 490 yd | |
| Harmony | 109 Southbourne Grove | 493 yd | |
| Golden Oryza Oriental Cuisine & Takeaway | 79 Southbourne Grove | 533 yd | |
| All India Takeaway | 77 Southbourne Grove | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 610 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 675 yd | |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 953 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.