Sunnyhill Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5HW is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5AD, BH6 5AE, BH6 5HS, BH5 2JW, BH6 5HP, BH6 5AH, BH5 2JS, BH6 5FD, BH5 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5HW, 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 5HW, 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 Sunnyhill 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 -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-08-27 | £494,165 |
| 5 Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2024-12-18 | £566,938 |
| 5 Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-28 | £566,803 |
| 5 Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2015-11-27 | £457,003 |
| 7 Sunnyhill Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2015-04-21 | £362,964 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Foundation special school | 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 | 209 yd | |
| SOBO Fitness | 120-122 Seabourne Road | 214 yd | |
| Midday aka Sancha | 134 Seabourne Road | 227 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | 128-130 Seabourne Road | 228 yd | |
| Unicorn Ice Cream Parlour | 137 Seabourne Road | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 235 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 248 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 451 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 517 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 228 yd | |
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 235 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 235 yd | |
| Murati’s | 147 Seabourne Road | 248 yd | |
| Rory’s American Diner Delivery aka Winger Winger | Unit 1, 141-143 Seabourne Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 320 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 1,077 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.