William Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH7 7BB 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 William Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH7 7BA, BH7 7BD, BH7 7AZ, BH7 7AP, BH7 7AY, BH7 7AR, BH7 7BJ, BH7 7BE, BH7 7BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH7 7BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 7BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 33% | 26.8% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 60.3% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 54.4% | 61.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 7.3% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 42.5% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 87.7% | 85.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 88.4% | 81.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 87.4% | 81.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Littledown & Iford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
William Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford and the 578th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 William Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2025-02-28 | £732,058 |
| 3 William Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2024-01-19 | £468,377 |
| 25 William Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-10-27 | £755,761 |
| 1 William Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-05-18 | £695,785 |
| 19 William Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-07-07 | £596,179 |
BH7 7BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 7BB 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Park County First School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park County Junior School Ashley Road , Boscombe BH1 4NB | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Primary School Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 741 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 766 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Garnet's School 28 Parkwood Road , Boscombe BH5 2BH | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bournemouth | Vitality Stadium, Kings Park Drive | 435 yd | |
| The Terrace Cafe @ BH Live Queens Park Leisure Centre | 51 Queens Park South Drive | 708 yd | |
| Kings Park Athletic Stadium | Kings Park Cafe, Kings Park Pavilion | 717 yd | |
| Kings Park Cafe | Kings Park Cafe, Kings Park Pavilion, Kings Park Central Drive | 717 yd | |
| Kings Park Bowls & Social Club | Kings Park Bowls Club, Kings Park Central Drive | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Hotel | 482 Holdenhurst Road | 701 yd | |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club | Kings Park Central Drive | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Afc Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) Vitality Stadium Vitality Stadium King's Park Drive | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Afc Bournemouth (Kings Park Training Base) King's Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Kings Park Athletics Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Park School QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Avonbourne College HAREWOOD AVENUE | 740 yd | |
| Harewood College HAREWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre KINGS PARK CENTRAL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 787 yd |
| Kings Park KINGS PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,001 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.