Bennett Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8RH 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 Bennett Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8RJ, BH8 8RQ, BH8 8RT, BH8 8QZ, BH8 8RZ, BH8 8SR, BH8 8SP, BH8 8QE, BH8 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 8RH 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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 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 area around BH8 8RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 69.7% | 61.5% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 27.6% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 57.1% | 46.8% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 39.5% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around BH8 8RH this area, 7.9% 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 | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.3% | 28.5% | -4.8% | 16.9% | 11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.5% | 77.1% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 76.9% | 66.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 66.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 15.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 16.8% | 6.0% | 10.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennett Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bennett Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 458th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-01-31 | £410,960 |
| 63 Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £5,040,000 | 2022-03-04 | £4,942,869 |
| 61 Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-07 | £350,798 |
| 67A Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-12-18 | £143,291 |
| 65 Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2019-03-14 | £8,082 |
BH8 8RH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH8 8RH 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Academy Ashley Road , BH1 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,365 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 | 344 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucegi | 269 Holdenhurst Road | 486 yd | |
| The Uncle Will LTD | 249 Holdenhurst Road | 498 yd | |
| Zeen Cuisine | 333 Holdenhurst Road | 553 yd | |
| SukhoThai Restaurant | 304 Holdenhurst Road | 564 yd | |
| The Dorset Pantry | 280 Holdenhurst Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Social Club | 51 Avon Road | 448 yd | |
| The Firkin Shed (Micro pub) | 279 Holdenhurst Road | 486 yd | |
| Bournemouth East Conservative Club | 317 Holdenhurst Road | 508 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 563 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Take Away | 19 St Leonard's Road | 289 yd | |
| The Taste of China | 265 Holdenhurst Road | 486 yd | |
| Pamir BBQ Express | 271 Holdenhurst Road | 486 yd | |
| Paprika | 332 Holdenhurst Road | 534 yd | |
| The Galley Fish and Chip Shop | 346 Holdenhurst Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 257-263 Holdenhurst Road | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 316 Holdenhurst Road | 564 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 606 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 620 yd | |
| Co-op | 382 Holdenhurst Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 783 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Park School QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,019 yd |
| Bh Live Active (Queens Park) QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Knyveton Gardens CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 CHARLES TAYLOR COURT 40-44 FRANCES ROAD | tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.