Ripon Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 1RB is located in the Moordown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ripon Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 1RJ, BH9 1SE, BH9 3BS, BH9 3DA, BH9 1RU, BH9 3BZ, BH9 1SH, BH9 3DN, BH9 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH9 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.8% | 47.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 52.4% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH9 1RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 27.5% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 51.2% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.9% | 18% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 29.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 92.5% | 82.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 85.6% | 79.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 80.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ripon Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Ripon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-07-27 | £332,730 |
| 139 Ripon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-02-23 | £336,748 |
| 145 Ripon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-11-23 | £381,986 |
| 135 Ripon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-11 | £289,224 |
| 141 Ripon Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-04-26 | £337,175 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Infant School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,996 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 | 614 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,560 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 | 3,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Church | St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road | 443 yd | |
| Moordown Conservative Club | 7 Balfour Road | 681 yd | |
| Embassy Youth Club | Embassy Youth Club, Brassey Road | 684 yd | |
| Moordown Community Centre | Coronation Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Binnies Cafe | 721 Wimborne Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 473 yd | |
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 735 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 872 yd | |
| The Broadway | 241 Castle Lane West | 1,026 yd | |
| The Silverback Ale House | 518 Wimborne Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Way Fisheries | 569 Charminster Road | 472 yd | |
| Susan Chinese Takeaway | 577 Charminster Road | 558 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 775 yd | |
| Mrs Fox's Fish and Chips | 815 Wimborne Road | 832 yd | |
| Pamir BBQ Express | 830 Wimborne Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 941 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 643 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 | 912 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 926 yd | |
| Broadway Park BROADWAY LANE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| Bournemouth School For Girls CASTLE GATE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.