Paisley Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5EB 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 Paisley Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5EL, BH6 5DB, BH6 5AT, BH6 5EJ, BH6 5BX, BH6 5HX, BH6 5DD, BH6 5AS, BH6 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH6 5EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.7% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 41% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 52.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 14% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.7% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 44.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.2% | 90.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 88% | 87.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 87.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 11% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paisley Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paisley Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 524th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Paisley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-02-04 | £320,589 |
| 45 Paisley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-06-14 | £581,916 |
| 58 Paisley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2020-10-20 | £528,932 |
| 60A Paisley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-01-03 | £244,267 |
| 60A Paisley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2013-10-04 | £209,858 |
BH6 5EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
BH6 5EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Youth and Community Centre | 108 Stourvale Road | 457 yd | |
| Darcys Bar and Kitchen | 1089 Christchurch Road | 544 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | 52a Southbourne Grove | 552 yd | |
| Dickys | 54-56 Southbourne Grove | 552 yd | |
| ISESI UK | 50a Southbourne Grove | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 209 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 554 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 599 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 600 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 126 yd | |
| Pokesdown Chippy | 1069 Christchurch Road | 538 yd | |
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 544 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 554 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 576 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 657 yd | |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 719 yd | |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 910 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.