Warnford Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH7 6QU 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 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH7 6RX, BH7 6QR, BH7 6RU, BH7 6RD, BH7 6DY, BH7 6QZ, BH7 6RA, BH7 6PD, BH7 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH7 6QU 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 | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 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 vicinity of BH7 6QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 30.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 57.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 BH7 6QU this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 16.3% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 41.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 95.7% | 88.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 89.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warnford Road was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warnford Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 452nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2025-02-07 | £676,519 |
| 43 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-06-17 | £564,229 |
| 35 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-07-19 | £698,432 |
| 41 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2019-05-03 | £505,473 |
| 47 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2013-09-04 | £647,487 |
BH7 6QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6QU 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School Livingstone Road , BH5 2AS | 4out of 4 | 1,316 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,844 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 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,816 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 | 693 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Spice | 1158 Christchurch Road | 141 yd | |
| Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe | 1172-1180 Christchurch Road | 141 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1142-1148 Christchurch Road | 141 yd | |
| Swanmore Bowling Club | Swanmore Pleasure Gardens, Swanmore Road | 175 yd | |
| RealCHKN.CO | 1153 Christchurch Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasbah Club | First Floor, 1098-1100 Christchurch Road | 362 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 512 yd | |
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 744 yd | |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 21 Stamford Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Bar | 1157 Christchurch Road | 187 yd | |
| LA Chicken Southbourne | 1111 Christchurch Road | 390 yd | |
| Pokesdown Chippy | 1069 Christchurch Road | 514 yd | |
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips | 3 Castle Parade | 585 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4 Castle Parade | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 980-982 Christchurch Road | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | Riverside Avenue | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanmore Gardens Swanmore Road | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD | 628 yd | |
| St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Tregonwell Academy PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE | 1,008 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.