Herberton Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5HU 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 Herberton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5JE, BH6 5ET, BH6 5HR, BH6 5EJ, BH6 5JA, BH6 5GZ, BH6 5FG, BH6 5ES, BH6 5FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH6 5HU 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 Herberton 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.
Herberton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Herberton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-07 | £292,555 |
| 28B Herberton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-12-20 | £279,209 |
| Ground Floor Flat 2 Herberton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-10-27 | £274,606 |
| 13 Herberton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-28 | £579,415 |
| 11 Herberton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-08-31 | £446,154 |
BH6 5HU 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 5HU 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 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,144 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,189 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 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,802 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,060 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 | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Youth and Community Centre | 108 Stourvale Road | 242 yd | |
| Darcys Bar and Kitchen | 1089 Christchurch Road | 413 yd | |
| Sala Thai Restaurant | 1066 Christchurch Road | 420 yd | |
| Desi Beach Grill | 989 Christchurch Road | 448 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | 128-130 Seabourne Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 420 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 435 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 470 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 534 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 342 yd | |
| Pokesdown Chippy | 1069 Christchurch Road | 366 yd | |
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 413 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 435 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 554 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 579 yd | |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 806 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 | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.