Alexandra Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5JA is located in the Boscombe East & Pokesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5JE, BH6 5HP, BH6 5FF, BH6 5FE, BH6 5HU, BH6 5HS, BH6 5HL, BH6 5EH, BH6 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 51.7% | 55.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 37.3% | 34% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 46.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 54.5% | 53.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5JA this area, 5.8% 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 5.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 5.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 50% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 93.7% | 88.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 555th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-02-14 | £594,920 |
| 30 Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £712,000 | 2025-01-09 | £728,753 |
| 10A Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-06 | £328,193 |
| Deep Harmony, 23 Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-07-15 | £508,662 |
| Flat 1 21 Alexandra Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-04 | £274,604 |
BH6 5JA 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 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 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,188 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 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,787 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 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 222 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | 128-130 Seabourne Road | 360 yd | |
| Midday aka Sancha | 134 Seabourne Road | 361 yd | |
| Bakehouse24 Ltd | 152b Seabourne Road | 374 yd | |
| SOBO Fitness | 120-122 Seabourne Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne | 147 Parkwood Road | 314 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 415 yd | |
| The Grove Tavern | 27 Southbourne Grove | 484 yd | |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 509 yd | |
| The Wight Bear Ale House | 65 Southbourne Grove | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Tandoori | 136 Parkwood Road | 314 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 148 Parkwood Road | 314 yd | |
| Da Nino | 142 Seabourne Road | 360 yd | |
| Murati’s | 147 Seabourne Road | 397 yd | |
| Rory’s American Diner Delivery aka Winger Winger | Unit 1, 141-143 Seabourne Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-30 Southbourne Grove | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 492 yd | |
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 911 yd | |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.