Elmes Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 2SZ 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 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 2SX, BH9 2TL, BH9 2TF, BH9 2UJ, BH9 2TB, BH9 2TQ, BH9 2ST, BH9 2DT, BH9 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH9 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.1% | 35.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 46% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 24.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 93.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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% | 87.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmes Road was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmes Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 576th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-06-07 | £396,094 |
| 40 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-20 | £348,161 |
| 20 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2021-08-25 | £271,372 |
| 20 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-07-14 | £263,718 |
| 38 Elmes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2021-04-13 | £397,147 |
BH9 2SZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH9 2SZ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spudtacular | 808-810 Wimborne Road | 159 yd | |
| Naan | 782 Wimborne Road | 179 yd | |
| Foodelicious@Moordown | 792 Wimborne Road | 179 yd | |
| Ali's Brasserie | 752 Wimborne Road | 231 yd | |
| Silver Lounge Cafe | 906 Wimborne Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 546 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 577 yd | |
| The Silverback Ale House | 518 Wimborne Road | 936 yd | |
| Lark Rise | 475 Wimborne Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Parkstone & Heatherlands | 433-437 Wimborne Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamir BBQ Express | 830 Wimborne Road | 150 yd | |
| Mrs Fox's Fish and Chips | 815 Wimborne Road | 191 yd | |
| China City | 882 Wimborne Road | 209 yd | |
| Triple Eight (888) | 888 Wimborne Road | 209 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 379 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 398 yd | |
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 526 yd | |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Victoria Avenue Tennis Club Victoria Avenue | tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.