Princess Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1BL 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 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1AR, BH12 1AP, BH12 1BJ, BH12 1AS, BH12 1AH, BH12 1BT, BH13 6AP, BH12 1BN, BH12 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 40.8% | 48% | 7.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 59.2% | 52% | -7.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 37.5% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 56.5% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 19.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 36.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 81.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 72.3% | 61.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 62% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princess Road has the lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 21st lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 24 Dorwin Court, 68 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-27 | £147,109 |
| Flat 25 Dorwin Court, 68 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-05-03 | £149,453 |
| Flat 15 Dorwin Court, 68 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-18 | £145,397 |
| Flat 25 Dorwin Court, 68 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-04-17 | £133,603 |
| Flat 15 Dorwin Court, 68 Princess Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2020-03-27 | £149,911 |
BH12 1BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BH12 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,058 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 | 2,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 3,781 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 | 3,932 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 | 3,783 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 | 3,436 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 | 453 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 271 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 425 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 452 yd | |
| Westbourne Grill House | 127 Poole Road | 524 yd | |
| BigWigs Bakery | 125 Poole Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 524 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 757 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 759 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 902 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 524 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 649 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 677 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 685 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 192 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,084 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.