Ipswich Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1EP 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 Ipswich Road, Poole, BH12 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1EW, BH12 1ER, BH12 1ES, BH12 1EG, BH12 1EJ, BH12 1HF, BH12 1HT, BH4 9HS, BH12 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1EP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 28.5% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 53.5% | 46.4% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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 | 18.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 39.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.7% | 87.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 85% | 71.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 17.8% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 71.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 15.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipswich Road was 127.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ipswich Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 204th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmoor Ipswich Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,115,317 |
| Highmoor Ipswich Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2013-11-08 | £1,366,611 |
| Highmoor Ipswich Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2010-04-07 | £850,502 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,288 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 , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 2,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Grill House | 127 Poole Road | 418 yd | |
| BigWigs Bakery | 125 Poole Road | 418 yd | |
| Dane & Port | 122 Poole Road | 426 yd | |
| Starbucks | 98 Poole Road | 426 yd | |
| Mi Ya Japanese Restaurant | 128 Poole Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 418 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 690 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 739 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 418 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 513 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 565 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 666 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 963 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.