Princess Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1BE is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princess Road, Poole, BH12 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1DS, BH12 1BH, BH12 1DB, BH12 1DT, BH12 1AW, BH12 1BG, BH12 1DA, BH13 6AW, BH13 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH12 1BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 45.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 36.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 44.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.6% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 32.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 90.3% | 85.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 85.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princess Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 11 Princess Gate, 7 - 9 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-23 | £232,881 |
| Flat 7 Princess Gate, 7 - 9 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2023-05-26 | £207,965 |
| Flat 12 Princess Gate, 7 - 9 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-01 | £229,468 |
| Flat 14 Princess Gate, 7 - 9 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-06-10 | £295,103 |
| Flat 14 Princess Gate, 7 - 9 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-22 | £221,694 |
BH12 1BE 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 student residents living in BH12 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,489 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 | 3,759 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 | 317 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | 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 | 125 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 142 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 213 yd | |
| White House Cafe Lounge | 2-6 Cromer Road | 433 yd | |
| Intense | 453 Poole Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 434 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 858 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 875 yd | |
| Jenkins & Sons | 7-8 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 321 yd | |
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 473 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 553 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 553 yd | |
| Joy Hing | 463 Poole Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 279 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 827 yd | |
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 893 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 936 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.