Hambledon Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH7 6PL 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 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH7 6PQ, BH7 6DT, BH7 6PS, BH7 6PE, BH7 6PB, BH7 6QZ, BH7 6RD, BH7 6BQ, BH7 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH7 6PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 BH7 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 42.5% | 43.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 38.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 45.9% | 54.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 20.5% | -2.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 37.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 79.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 71.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 71.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hambledon Road was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hambledon Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 405th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-04-28 | £644,138 |
| 55 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-11-01 | £565,159 |
| 35 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2018-08-31 | £684,699 |
| 35 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-02-28 | £499,922 |
| 45 Hambledon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-11-18 | £604,696 |
BH7 6PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH7 6PL 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 | 153 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,361 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 | 692 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcys Bar and Kitchen | 1089 Christchurch Road | 178 yd | |
| Sala Thai Restaurant | 1066 Christchurch Road | 227 yd | |
| Swanmore Bowling Club | Swanmore Pleasure Gardens, Swanmore Road | 231 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 237 yd | |
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 122 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 776 yd | |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 827 yd | |
| The Bell | 915 Christchurch Road | 850 yd | |
| Sobo:Sommelier | 125-127 Seabourne Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 178 yd | |
| Pokesdown Chippy | 1069 Christchurch Road | 258 yd | |
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 267 yd | |
| King's Take Away | 1001 Christchurch Road | 485 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 63 Kimberley Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 619 yd | |
| Co-op | 170 Seabourne Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 224 yd |
| Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE | 820 yd | |
| Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 827 yd | |
| St James Institute Southbourne 33A 33A STOURFIELD ROAD | 1,010 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.