Southbourne Road is in Southbourne, Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5FD is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southbourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5EQ, BH6 5AE, BH6 5HS, BH6 5AG, BH5 2BW, BH5 2DD, BH5 2DA, BH5 2BD, BH6 5HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5FD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52% | 52.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 47.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH6 5FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 43.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 29.4% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 43.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.3% | 17.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 92% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 87.6% | 83% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 82.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Avon Lodge, 62 - 66 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-24 | £166,013 |
| Flat 18 Avon Lodge, 62 - 66 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-26 | £120,659 |
| Flat 35 Avon Lodge, 62 - 66 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-01 | £118,448 |
| Flat 5 Avon Lodge, 62 - 66 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-14 | £155,564 |
| Flat 23 Avon Lodge, 62 - 66 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-10-10 | £114,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 3,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,820 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 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,835 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 | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse24 Ltd | 152b Seabourne Road | 176 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | 128-130 Seabourne Road | 178 yd | |
| Midday aka Sancha | 134 Seabourne Road | 181 yd | |
| Learning to Live Cafe Classroom | 159-161 Seabourne Road | 205 yd | |
| Velo Domestique | 176-180 Seabourne Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 113 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 270 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 303 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 408 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 113 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 113 yd | |
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 178 yd | |
| Southbourne Fried Chicken | 188 Seabourne Road | 223 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 184 Seabourne Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 223 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 310 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 267 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.