Princess Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1BH 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 Princess Road, Poole, BH12 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1AW, BH12 1BG, BH12 1BE, BH12 1AT, BH12 1DB, BH12 1DT, BH12 1BX, BH12 1BT, BH12 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 1BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 49.9% | 52.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 25.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 37.1% | 44.3% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 27.9% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 17.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 23.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 92.9% | 93.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 86.6% | 77.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 77.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 475th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-14 | £184,952 |
| 52 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-02-22 | £342,820 |
| 58A Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2022-02-14 | £143,002 |
| Flat 4 2 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-07-09 | £115,641 |
| 4 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-05-05 | £291,311 |
BH12 1BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BH12 1BH 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,087 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 | 2,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,225 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 | 3,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,758 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 | 3,543 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 | 3,690 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 | 285 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 45 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 193 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 205 yd | |
| White House Cafe Lounge | 2-6 Cromer Road | 509 yd | |
| Intense | 453 Poole Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 500 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 785 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 933 yd | |
| Jenkins & Sons | 7-8 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 955 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 388 yd | |
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 567 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 624 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 624 yd | |
| Joy Hing | 463 Poole Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 183 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 854 yd | |
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 913 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 986 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.