Bourne Valley Road is in Branksome, Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1DY is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourne Valley Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1DX, BH12 1DW, BH12 1HD, BH12 1HE, BH12 1JY, BH12 1DU, BH12 1HJ, BH12 1LA, BH12 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 31.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 47.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.1% | 50.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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 | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 38% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93% | 91.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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% | 81.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 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 | 90% | 81.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Valley Road was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bourne Valley Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite 5 Bourne Gate, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-03-12 | £484,941 |
| 6 Bourne Gate, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-12-19 | £406,991 |
| Suite 5 Bourne Gate, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-01-19 | £504,529 |
| Suite 7 Bourne Gate, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-02-17 | £487,845 |
BH12 1DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
BH12 1DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,720 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 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,295 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 | 3,625 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 | 3,708 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 | 3,660 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 | 727 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finezza | 372-374 Poole Road | 508 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 523 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 621 yd | |
| White House Cafe Lounge | 2-6 Cromer Road | 674 yd | |
| Intense | 453 Poole Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 710 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 995 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 580 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 617 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 793 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 793 yd | |
| Joy Hing | 463 Poole Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Poole Road | 622 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 778 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 975 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,067 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.