Carlyle Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH6 5QN is located in the Littledown & Iford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH6 5QG, BH6 5QT, BH6 5QL, BH6 5QR, BH6 5PZ, BH6 5PY, BH6 5QU, BH6 5QJ, BH6 5QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH6 5QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.8% | 53.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.1% | 45.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 21.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 13.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 27.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 91.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlyle Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlyle Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 539th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-11-22 | £382,955 |
| 14 Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-05-17 | £392,758 |
| 10 Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2019-04-12 | £446,467 |
| 18 Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-10-12 | £348,762 |
| 39 Carlyle Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2016-01-27 | £341,990 |
BH6 5QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,175 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 | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club @ Iford Baptist Church | Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road | 495 yd | |
| RealCHKN.CO | 1153 Christchurch Road | 645 yd | |
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 669 yd | |
| Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe | 1172-1180 Christchurch Road | 669 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 133 yd | |
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 495 yd | |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 752 yd | |
| Stourvale Inn | 259 Barrack Road | 864 yd | |
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Den's Fish & Chip Shop | 86 Cranleigh Road | 522 yd | |
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips | 3 Castle Parade | 522 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4 Castle Parade | 522 yd | |
| Iford Dixyland | 5 Castle Parade | 522 yd | |
| Iford Tandoori | 6 Castle Parade | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 271 Barrack Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 236 yd | |
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE | tennis courts | 943 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 1,011 yd | |
| St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.