Area Information for Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX

Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Bournemouth Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bournemouth West. This page combines information for the address Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH8 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ward Bournemouth Central
Constituency Bournemouth West * 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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bournemouth South), and the Dorset Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 366 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH8 8GX.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX 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.

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 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX:

Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GW
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GN
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EW
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8FT
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8FX
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8FY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BH8 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

The area containing Holdenhurst Road, 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 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 102
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 105
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 84% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 1
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 88
Rent Free 0
Total 105

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 46
Two People 45
Three People 12
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 106

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 46
Family Household 45
Other Household 14
Total 105

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 65
Deprived In One Dimension 34
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 105

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bournemouth West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 400
Female 363
Total 763

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Bournemouth Central ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 2
10-14 1
15-19 329
20-24 259
25-29 99
30-34 38
35-39 9
40-44 6
45-49 7
50-54 4
55-59 2
60-64 3
65-69 0
70-74 0
75-79 0
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 763

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BH8 8GX there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 94% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 716
Married 28
Separated 2
Divorced 7
Widowed 1
Total 754

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 95% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 461
Good 266
Fair 35
Bad 0
Very Bad 0
Total 762

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) 210
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 456
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 18
Other 11
Total 754

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% 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 551
Mixed Ethnicity 39
Indian 22
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 33
Other Asian 29
Black African 44
Black Caribbean 7
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 12
Other 20
Total 762

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth), 65% 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 495
European Union 80
Rest of Europe 20
Africa 49
Middle East and Asia 89
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 31
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 765

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 495
10+ Years 43
5-10 Years 27
2-5 Years 33
Less Than 2 Years 164
Total 762

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 BH8 8GX.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 524
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 84
Rest of Europe 19
African Countries 31
Middle East or Asia 62
North America or Caribbean 7
Central and South America 12

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 373
Christian 163
Buddhist 6
Hindu 20
Jewish 5
Muslim 32
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 158
Total 761

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bournemouth Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 81% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 9
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 607
Retired 1
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 9
Total 754

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 20
Professional Occupations 50
Associate Professional Occupations 37
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 33
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 27
Total 208

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 4
Full-time Student 600
Total 756

Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX is within the Bournemouth South policing neighbourhood, under the Dorset Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 366 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH8 8GX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 366 crimes committed near Holdenhurst Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Bournemouth South
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BH8 8GX. 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 BH8 8GX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bournemouth 500 yards
Pokesdown 1.8 miles
Branksome 2.4 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) 3.7 miles
Christchurch 3.7 miles
Poole 5.2 miles
Hamworthy 6.8 miles
Hinton Admiral 6.9 miles
New Milton 9.3 miles
Holton Heath 9.4 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 12 miles
Sway 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 250 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All Through) 250 yards April 2024
    
Bournemouth School 1.8 miles February 2024
    
The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1.8 miles February 2023
    
Avonbourne Girls Academy 1.9 miles October 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls 2 miles May 2024
    
Avonbourne Boys' Academy 2 miles November 2023
    
Glenmoor Academy 2 miles June 2019
    
Winton Academy 2 miles December 2018
    
The Bourne Academy 2.8 miles November 2019
    
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (All Through) 3.2 miles September 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is St Paul's Hostel, approximately 240 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 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is mydentist, Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, approximately 320 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 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8GX. The nearest is Asda Stores Ltd, approximately 370 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.