Maclaren Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 2XA 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 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 2TS, BH9 2XE, BH9 2UW, BH9 2XB, BH9 2TR, BH9 2UZ, BH9 2UN, BH9 2TT, BH9 2UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH9 2XA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 31.1% | 27.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 53% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 52.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 BH9 2XA this area, 9.9% 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 | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 37.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maclaren Road was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maclaren Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 462nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-21 | £456,874 |
| 21 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-11-17 | £425,059 |
| 20 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-06-10 | £375,660 |
| 24 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-10-04 | £383,281 |
| 15 Maclaren Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-09-20 | £528,385 |
BH9 2XA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH9 2XA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton County Junior School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,303 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 | 3,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nans Place Cafe | 976 Wimborne Road | 198 yd | |
| Poke Folk Tattoo, Coffee and Artisan Bread | 935 Wimborne Road | 215 yd | |
| Silver Lounge Cafe | 906 Wimborne Road | 237 yd | |
| Bournemouth Kawasaki | 1002-1006 Wimborne Road | 281 yd | |
| Moordown Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 92 The Avenue | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 980 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 179 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 266 yd | |
| China City | 882 Wimborne Road | 312 yd | |
| Triple Eight (888) | 888 Wimborne Road | 312 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 180 yd | |
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 215 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 685 yd | |
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 939 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 | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.