Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH7 6LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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	51.9%	53.9%	2.0%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	48.1%	46.1%	-2.0%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

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	39.5%	41.4%	1.9%	37.9%	3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.9%	40.5%	-1.4%	44.2%	-3.7%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	12.4%	11.2%	-1.2%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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 (86.9%) 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	47.8%	53.8%	6.0%	48.4%	5.4%
Good health	35.6%	33.1%	-2.5%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	12.2%	9.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	3.8%	2.6%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.9%	13.7%	-2.2%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.2%	11.5%	-8.7%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.8%	-2.0%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	21.8%	6.7%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	31.6%	7.2%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	3.5%	3%	-0.5%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	0.8%	2.1%
White	93.6%	91.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	9.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	90.4%	88.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	2.9%	6.2%	3.3%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	2%	0.3%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	88.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.8%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	2%	2.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0.3%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
France	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Wheaton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheaton Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wheaton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown and the 258th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH7 6LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wheaton Road are based on 173 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH7 6LH

Average Price
£312,451

Semi-Detached
£327,746

Terraced
£290,841

Detached
£328,739

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,796

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheaton Road

Average Price
£310,669

Semi-Detached
£311,162

Terraced
£307,523

Detached
£333,936

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,089

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheaton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-12-09	£371,774
31 Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-10-09	£306,345
5 Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2025-08-29	£382,865
25 Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2025-04-07	£266,714
11 Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£267,500	2024-09-27	£248,311

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH7 6LH

Employment

BH7 6LH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	34
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	25
Financial and insurance activities	21
Education	21
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Construction	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	374 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	374 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St James's Square , Boscombe BH5 2BX	3out of 4	547 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS	3out of 4	554 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	816 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	816 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	860 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	860 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	4out of 4	860 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

All-through

	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	2,808 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	3,370 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	5,359 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	5,359 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	528 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	966 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,059 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,059 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mokobo	926-928 Christchurch Road	144 yd
Cali Cafe	930 Christchurch Road	144 yd
The Brew Cafe	891 Christchurch Road	197 yd
The Balti House	865-867 Christchurch Road	243 yd
Sunday Club Grind Ltd	840 Christchurch Road	315 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bell	915 Christchurch Road	183 yd
Sobo:Sommelier	125-127 Seabourne Road	571 yd
Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club	Kings Park Central Drive	748 yd
Kasbah Club	First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road	776 yd
Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne	147 Parkwood Road	779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nursery Food By Alex LTD	872 Christchurch Road	207 yd
Smithsons Fish & Chip Shop	55 Seabourne Road	270 yd
King's Take Away	1001 Christchurch Road	418 yd
Le Munch	800-802 Christchurch Road	476 yd
Pizza Hut	777 Christchurch Road	485 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	980-982 Christchurch Road	249 yd
D & A Minimarket	733 Christchurch Road	706 yd
Co-op	170 Seabourne Road	881 yd
Sainsbury's	637-641 Christchurch Road	1,030 yd
Tesco	28-30 Southbourne Grove	1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE	grass pitches	402 yd
Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	665 yd
St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD		701 yd
Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE	indoor bowls	747 yd
Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE		819 yd
Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	865 yd
Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	868 yd
Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road	tennis courts	949 yd
Bournemouth Collegiate School COLLEGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	967 yd
Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive	grass pitches	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH7 6LH