Poole Road is in Branksome, Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1AR 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 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1AP, BH12 1BL, BH12 1AS, BH12 1BJ, BH12 1AH, BH13 6AP, BH12 1BT, BH12 1BN, BH13 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 1AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 37.1% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 29.7% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 21.7% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 22% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| 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 | 33.9% | 23.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 27.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 89.4% | 84.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 83.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poole Road was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poole Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 209th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 6 Dorwin Court, 328 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-09-30 | £135,340 |
| Flat 10 Dorwin Court, 328 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-11-17 | £143,247 |
| Flat 1 Dorwin Court, 328 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-07 | £145,860 |
| Flat 7 Dorwin Court, 328 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-09-17 | £149,928 |
| Flat 10 Dorwin Court, 328 Poole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-03-15 | £150,419 |
BH12 1AR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH12 1AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,054 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 | 2,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,811 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 | 3,935 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 | 3,773 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 | 3,443 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 | 438 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finezza | 372-374 Poole Road | 270 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 417 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 452 yd | |
| Westbourne Grill House | 127 Poole Road | 519 yd | |
| BigWigs Bakery | 125 Poole Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 519 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 742 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 758 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 892 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 519 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 648 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 673 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 678 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 174 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.