Jewell Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 0JS is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jewell Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 0JY, BH8 0JP, BH8 0JX, BH8 0JW, BH8 0JT, BH8 0JR, BH8 0JU, BH8 0JZ, BH8 0LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 0JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.3% | 52.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 34.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 48.7% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 21.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 21.5% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 89.2% | 79.8% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 85.1% | 73.6% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 73.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.6% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jewell Road was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jewell Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-10-03 | £325,350 |
| 124 Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-04-28 | £311,614 |
| 134 Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-18 | £285,291 |
| 134 Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2014-07-14 | £252,713 |
| 136 Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-07-05 | £241,495 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Primary and Nursery School Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | - not rated | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonwood Primary School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NB | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road BH7 6DW | - not rated | 2,283 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 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,716 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurn Court School Hurn , BH23 6AB | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Association | Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road | 310 yd | |
| Burger King | 741-743 Castle Lane East | 451 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Cooper Dean, Castle Lane East | 451 yd | |
| Dans Diner | Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East | 564 yd | |
| Littledown Leisure Centre | Chaseside | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Dean Harvester | Castle Lane West | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens @ Spur End Service Station | 771 Castle Lane East | 451 yd | |
| Tesco | Riverside Avenue | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community Centre JEWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Littledown Centre LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LITTLEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE CHASESIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Playgolf Bournemouth Riverside Avenue | golf | 772 yd |
| Village Gym (Bournemouth) DEANSLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.