Barrie Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH9 2XD 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 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH9 2UP, BH9 2UW, BH9 2DG, BH9 2XF, BH9 2UZ, BH9 2XE, BH9 2BN, BH9 2DE, BH9 2UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH9 2XD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 54.8% | 47.1% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 52.9% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 28.2% | 32.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 55.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 52.2% | 60.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.2% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2XD this area, 9.7% 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 | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 38.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 96% | 87.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrie Road was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrie Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-14 | £236,897 |
| 7 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-03-06 | £112,724 |
| 15 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-02-16 | £226,458 |
| 3 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2021-03-25 | £376,430 |
| 8 Barrie Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-02 | £412,753 |
BH9 2XD 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 716 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 | 828 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 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,939 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 | 4,018 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | - | 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 | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nans Place Cafe | 976 Wimborne Road | 49 yd | |
| Bournemouth Kawasaki | 1002-1006 Wimborne Road | 131 yd | |
| Poke Folk Tattoo, Coffee and Artisan Bread | 935 Wimborne Road | 135 yd | |
| Silver Lounge Cafe | 906 Wimborne Road | 244 yd | |
| Moordown Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 92 The Avenue | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown Bowling Club | The Bob Davies Pavilion, Endfield Road | 660 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 593 Wimborne Road | 1,012 yd | |
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles | 956 Wimborne Road | 72 yd | |
| Satya's Kitchen | 917 Wimborne Road | 250 yd | |
| Malvern Fisheries | 51A Malvern Road | 298 yd | |
| China City | 882 Wimborne Road | 333 yd | |
| Triple Eight (888) | 888 Wimborne Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 967-975 Wimborne Road | 135 yd | |
| Biltong & Bangers | 934 Wimborne Road | 140 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moordown Recreation Ground Endfield Road | tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Moordown Community Centre CORONATION AVENUE | 673 yd | |
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Ymca (Winton) JAMESON ROAD | 982 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 | 134.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.