Hungerford Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 0EH is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 0AY, BH8 0EJ, BH8 0BB, BH8 0NH, BH8 0NJ, BH8 0BA, BH8 0DS, BH8 0BD, BH8 0NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 0EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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% | 54% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 36.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 43.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around BH8 0EH this area, 9.1% 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 | 15.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 20.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.9% | 89.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hungerford Road was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hungerford Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 572nd lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-04 | £220,366 |
| 12 Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-26 | £307,985 |
| 26 Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-11-03 | £344,285 |
| 17 Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-09-28 | £323,722 |
| 24 Hungerford Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-24 | £325,812 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 593 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurn Court School Hurn , BH23 6AB | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 2,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cafe | St Paul's Church, Landford Way | 406 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit C8A, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 663 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 664 yd | |
| Costa @ Next Retail Ltd | Next, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 821 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit A, Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd | Broadway Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 376 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 843 yd | |
| Balti Spice | 458 Castle Lane West | 851 yd | |
| Subway | 460 Castle Lane West | 851 yd | |
| Herbies | 466 Castle Lane West | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 661 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 921 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 921 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 945 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Tolpuddle Gardens | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Muscliffe Park SHILLINGSTONE DRIVE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Sir David English Sports Centre THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE THE SIR DAVID ENGLISH SPORTS CENTRE EAST WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.