Wellington Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8JA is located in the East Cliff & Springbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8JJ, BH8 8LD, BH8 8JZ, BH8 8JP, BH8 8LF, BH8 8LJ, BH8 8JU, BH8 8LH, BH8 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 BH8 8JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 53.7% | 52.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 28.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 49.8% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 32.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.3% | 80.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 71.7% | 68.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 68% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 15.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Road was 113.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Bournemouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Hillmorton Court, 45 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-01-16 | £177,341 |
| Flat 11 Hillmorton Court, 45 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-11-03 | £177,089 |
| Flat 4 Hillmorton Court, 45 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-15 | £192,170 |
| Flat 6 Hillmorton Court, 45 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-06-19 | £187,798 |
| Flat 3 Hillmorton Court, 45 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-09-28 | £224,400 |
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,573 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 | 2,602 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 | 893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 81 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 209 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Spices | 72-74 Charminster Road | 478 yd | |
| Simsim Mediterranean Food | 74a Charminster Road | 478 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 1 Charminster Road | 520 yd | |
| Havana Wine Bar | 61 Charminster Road | 520 yd | |
| Luxor Restaurant | 67 Charminster Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 476 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 579 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 632 yd | |
| The Lions Head and Alt | 140 Holdenhurst Road | 741 yd | |
| The Anvil | 15 Holdenhurst Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 478 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 478 yd | |
| Jee Foo | 60 Charminster Road | 478 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 17 Charminster Road | 520 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 520 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 527 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 589 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit A, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road | 661 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.