Shelbourne Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8RD is located in the Queen's 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 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8PY, BH8 8RA, BH8 8QA, BH8 8RZ, BH8 8QL, BH8 8PP, BH8 8QN, BH8 8RT, BH8 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 57.5% | 56.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 27.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 55.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.6% | 17.1% | -7.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 40% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 85.5% | 72.4% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 80.2% | 71.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 71.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 14% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelbourne Road was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shelbourne Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 420th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-12-15 | £421,344 |
| 151 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-08-29 | £367,147 |
| 143 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-05 | £337,317 |
| 155 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-01-11 | £398,457 |
| 165 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £354,411 | 2023-05-19 | £342,164 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH8 8RD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 1,139 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 | 4,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,890 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 | 3,001 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 | 1,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 447 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Afrika | Unit 2, 168 Charminster Road | 430 yd | |
| El Dorado | 160 Charminster Road | 432 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 140 Charminster Road | 439 yd | |
| Lahmacino | 167 Charminster Road | 471 yd | |
| Mimis African Restaurant and Bar | 188 Charminster Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 380 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 531 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 562 yd | |
| The Firkin Shed (Micro pub) | 279 Holdenhurst Road | 614 yd | |
| Avon Social Club | 51 Avon Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Take Away | 19 St Leonard's Road | 111 yd | |
| Anatolia Takeaway | 134 Charminster Road | 441 yd | |
| Etna Pizzeria | 181 Charminster Road | 513 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 521 yd | |
| Subway | 101-103 Charminster Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 441 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 453 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 257-263 Holdenhurst Road | 555 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 933 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.