Comley Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 2ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	50.2%	-3.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.5%	49.8%	3.3%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	40.4%	41.5%	1.1%	37.9%	3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	44.9%	46.5%	1.6%	44.2%	2.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	11.1%	6.2%	-4.9%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.6%

Health

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 (90.9%) 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	58.5%	63%	4.5%	48.4%	14.6%
Good health	29.8%	27.9%	-1.9%	33.6%	-5.7%
Fair health	8.4%	7.8%	-0.6%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	7.6%	10.3%	2.7%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.4%	9.5%	-10.9%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	15.2%	-6.6%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.9%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	23.9%	7.5%	16.9%	7.0%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	35%	9.7%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	5.3%	1.2%	-4.1%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	92.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	11.4%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.6% 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	94.6%	86.6%	-8.0%	83.2%	3.4%
European Union	1.3%	6.6%	5.3%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1%	1.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	86.8%	-6.2%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.8%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	1%	3.4%	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.3%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Comley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Comley Road was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Comley Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 128th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH9 2ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Comley Road are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bournemouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Comley Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH9 2ST

Average Price
£356,901

Semi-Detached
£370,635

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£398,074

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,189

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Comley Road

Average Price
£339,807

Semi-Detached
£355,232

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£387,865

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,327

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Comley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Comley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2026-02-12	£390,000
19 Comley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-06-24	£386,988
8 Comley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-09-24	£360,408
13 Comley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2018-12-14	£378,024
14 Comley Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£314,000	2018-05-25	£364,161

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH9 2ST

Employment

BH9 2ST 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	31
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	18
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Financial and insurance activities	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Manufacturing	11
Education	10
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winton County Junior School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG	- not rated	238 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG	- not rated	238 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG	3out of 4	238 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA	- not rated	420 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA	3out of 4	420 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	3,910 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ	- not rated	3,926 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	4,066 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX	- not rated	5,444 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX	- not rated	1,052 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX	4out of 4	1,052 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Girls	More About School
Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT	- not rated	1,161 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT	4out of 4	1,161 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	1,662 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	1,978 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA	3out of 4	3,713 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,488 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,488 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation Pacs Nigel Bowes School , 70 Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG	- not rated	926 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP	- not rated	1,158 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR	- not rated	1,392 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD	- not rated	1,795 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB	- not rated	1,848 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Lounge Cafe	906 Wimborne Road	275 yd
Spudtacular	808-810 Wimborne Road	292 yd
Naan	782 Wimborne Road	319 yd
Foodelicious@Moordown	792 Wimborne Road	319 yd
Redhill Park Cafe	Redhill Park, Redhill Avenue	326 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moordown Bowling Club	The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road	656 yd
Royal British Legion Club	593 Wimborne Road	713 yd
The Silverback Ale House	518 Wimborne Road	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	882 Wimborne Road	245 yd
Triple Eight (888)	888 Wimborne Road	245 yd
Pamir BBQ Express	830 Wimborne Road	276 yd
Mrs Fox's Fish and Chips	815 Wimborne Road	298 yd
Satya's Kitchen	917 Wimborne Road	309 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Biltong & Bangers	934 Wimborne Road		348 yd
Co-op	967-975 Wimborne Road		392 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD	grass pitches	241 yd
Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE	tennis courts	357 yd
Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD	swimming pool	423 yd
Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE		529 yd
Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD		657 yd
Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road	tennis courts	689 yd
Victoria Avenue Tennis Club Victoria Avenue	tennis courts	805 yd
Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD	grass pitches	972 yd
Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH9 2ST