Mallard Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9PE is located in the Muscliff & Strouden Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9PL, BH8 9PH, BH8 9PP, BH8 9PQ, BH8 9NR, BH8 9PB, BH8 9TY, BH8 9QB, BH8 9NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH8 9PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.3% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 39.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 32.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 41.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 | 42% | 25.9% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 14.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 23% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.8% | 79.9% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 93.2% | 83.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 83.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallard Road was 203.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.4% higher than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallard Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park and the 113th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Governor Mallard Road Retail Park Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £34,028,849 | 2013-11-22 | £45,319,527 |
BH8 9PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary and Nursery School Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 571 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,057 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 | 3,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit A, Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 3 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit C8A, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 415 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 8b, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 490 yd | |
| St Paul's Cafe | St Paul's Church, Landford Way | 516 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Waterstone's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Spice | 458 Castle Lane West | 348 yd | |
| Subway | 460 Castle Lane West | 348 yd | |
| Herbies | 466 Castle Lane West | 402 yd | |
| ShangPin | 496 Castle Lane West | 402 yd | |
| Bento | 243 Castle Lane West | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Store | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 3 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Mallard Road Retail Park, Mallard Road | 3 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 416 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Castlepoint, Castle Lane West | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Of Winchester Academy MALLARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 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 | 653 yd |
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 668 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.