Cranleigh Road is in Southbourne, Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5JU 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 Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5JN, BH6 5JL, BH6 5NA, BH6 5BL, BH6 5LP, BH6 5BN, BH6 5JJ, BH6 5DW, BH6 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 35.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 45.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 15.4% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 30.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 88.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
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 | 90.2% | 87.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 87.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranleigh Road was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% higher than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranleigh Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 281st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-10-02 | £324,040 |
| 51 Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2020-08-19 | £430,862 |
| 49 Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-06-19 | £424,912 |
| 47 Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-04-18 | £342,989 |
| 49 Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-01-13 | £323,509 |
BH6 5JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RealCHKN.CO | 1153 Christchurch Road | 859 yd | |
| Flat White Cafe | 127 Tuckton Road | 899 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 909 yd | |
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 909 yd | |
| Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe | 1172-1180 Christchurch Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 461 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 593 yd | |
| The Athelstan Arms | 139 Cranleigh Road | 632 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Den's Fish & Chip Shop | 86 Cranleigh Road | 68 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 553 yd | |
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 859 yd | |
| Tim's Cuisine | 118 Tuckton Road | 939 yd | |
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Southbourne Grove | 1,076 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Tuckton Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 369 yd | |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE | tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Seafield Gardens SEAFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,005 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.