Area Information for St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ

Summary Back to Top

St. Swithuns Road South in Bournemouth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the East Cliff & Springbourne ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bournemouth East. This page combines information for the address St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BH1 3RQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ward East Cliff & Springbourne
Constituency Bournemouth East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ:

St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3BU
York Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3BW
Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QF
Annerley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PG
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PD
Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BH1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (22 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 22 property sales in St. Swithuns Road South since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 23
Semi-Detached 10
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 114
Flat (Converted) 38
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 211
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 53% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 28
Owned with Mortgage 46
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 16
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 100
Rented: Other 11
Rent Free 0
Total 209

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 92
Two People 64
Three People 30
Four People 10
Five People 8
Six People 2
Seven People 2
8+ People 2
Total 210

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 93
Family Household 95
Other Household 24
Total 212

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 82
Deprived In One Dimension 78
Deprived In Two Dimensions 36
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 210

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BH1 3RQ however is predominantly male (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 265
Female 203
Total 468

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 14
10-14 16
15-19 12
20-24 35
25-29 51
30-34 56
35-39 46
40-44 45
45-49 28
50-54 25
55-59 18
60-64 17
65-69 19
70-74 15
75-79 11
80-84 15
85+ 21
Total 464

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BH1 3RQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 203
Married 129
Separated 13
Divorced 48
Widowed 22
Total 415

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 219
Good 148
Fair 73
Bad 24
Very Bad 3
Total 467

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 175
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 60
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 40
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 75
Other 23
Total 415

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 84% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 395
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 21
Other Asian 8
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 4
Other 11
Total 468

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth), 63% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 296
European Union 87
Rest of Europe 10
Africa 16
Middle East and Asia 33
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 27
Total 469

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 296
10+ Years 66
5-10 Years 37
2-5 Years 39
Less Than 2 Years 30
Total 468

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BH1 3RQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 75
United Kingdom 239
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 103
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 25
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 11

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 172
Christian 205
Buddhist 4
Hindu 16
Jewish 8
Muslim 9
Sikh 6
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 47
Total 470

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 144
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 40
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 34
Retired 82
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 20
Total 417

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 31
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 29
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 242

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 42
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 73
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 56
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 53
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 46
Full-time Student 34
Total 414

Policing and Crime (271) Back to Top

St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ is within the Bournemouth East - West policing neighbourhood, under the Dorset Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 271 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH1 3RQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 271 crimes committed near St. Swithuns Road South
Neighbourhood Team Address Bournemouth East - West
Madeira Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 1QL
Force Website: http://www.dorset.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to BH1 3RQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BH1 3RQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bournemouth 560 yards
Pokesdown 1.6 miles
Branksome 2.6 miles
Christchurch 3.5 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) 3.9 miles
Poole 5.4 miles
Hinton Admiral 6.7 miles
Hamworthy 6.9 miles
New Milton 9.2 miles
Holton Heath 9.5 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 12 miles
Sway 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 590 yards
    
Malmesbury Park Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Bethany Church of England Junior School 0.6 miles
    
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 0.6 miles
    
King's Park Academy 1 mile
    
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles
    
St Luke's Church of England Primary School 1.5 miles
    
Pokesdown Community Primary School 1.7 miles
    
Queen's Park Academy 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 590 yards
    
Bournemouth School 1.7 miles
    
The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1.8 miles
    
Avonbourne Girls Academy 1.8 miles
    
Avonbourne Boys' Academy 1.8 miles
    
Bournemouth School for Girls 1.9 miles
    
Glenmoor Academy 2.1 miles
    
Winton Academy 2.1 miles
    
The Bourne Academy 2.9 miles
    
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (All Through) 3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is The Panton Practice, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is mydentist, Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to St. Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ. The nearest is Asda Stores Ltd, approximately 520 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BH1 3RQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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