Poole Road is in Branksome, Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1AN is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1BN, BH12 1AD, BH12 1AH, BH12 1AB, BH12 1BA, BH12 1BD, BH13 6AP, BH12 1AA, BH12 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 29.4% | -15.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 40.7% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 6.8% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.1% | 37.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 42.2% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 24.2% | 14.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 38.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 75.7% | 58% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 20% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 58.3% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 24% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poole Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alderney & Bourne Valley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 10A Princes Court, 320 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-03-08 | £135,458 |
| Flat 8 Princes Court, 320 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-09 | £113,591 |
| Princes Court, 320 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £50,912 | 2022-04-21 | £49,507 |
| Flat 9 Princes Court, 320 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-26 | £165,724 |
| Flat 6 Princes Court, 320 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-11-05 | £163,715 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH12 1AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 3,905 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 , | - not rated | 3,305 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 | 564 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,244 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 | 376 yd | |
| BigWigs Bakery | 125 Poole Road | 376 yd | |
| Finezza | 372-374 Poole Road | 414 yd | |
| Dane & Port | 122 Poole Road | 439 yd | |
| Starbucks | 98 Poole Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 376 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 615 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 755 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 760 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 376 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 529 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 536 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 672 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 301 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.