Poole Road is in Branksome, Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1AB is located in the Canford Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1AD, BH13 6BE, BH12 1AN, BH12 1AA, BH13 6AP, BH12 1BA, BH12 1AH, BH12 1BN, BH12 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 1AB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 56.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 28.8% | -13.9% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 34.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 21% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 42.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 27.7% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 19.5% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 20.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 29.9% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 5.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 85.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 69.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 15.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 69.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2.7% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poole Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canford Cliffs average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Rutland Manor, 319 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-05-30 | £143,399 |
| Flat 11 Rutland Manor, 319 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-06-02 | £169,591 |
| Flat 9 Rutland Manor, 319 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-04-01 | £159,325 |
| Flat 9 Rutland Manor, 319 Poole Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2018-11-21 | £148,100 |
| Flat 8 Rutland Manor, 319 Poole Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-16 | £164,555 |
BH12 1AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in BH12 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 3,998 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 | 3,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Grill House | 127 Poole Road | 364 yd | |
| BigWigs Bakery | 125 Poole Road | 364 yd | |
| Finezza | 372-374 Poole Road | 426 yd | |
| Dane & Port | 122 Poole Road | 433 yd | |
| Starbucks | 98 Poole Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 364 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 576 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 726 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 744 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 364 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 517 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 518 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 654 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 297 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.