Guest Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1JB is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guest Avenue, Poole, BH12 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1JA, BH12 1JH, BH12 1JG, BH12 1JQ, BH12 1QD, BH12 1QE, BH12 1QB, BH12 1JF, BH12 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 1JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH12 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 27.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 51.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 49.1% | 53.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 25.1% | 17.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 36.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 87.5% | 84.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 84.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guest Avenue was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Guest Avenue has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 566th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Guest Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £353,500 | 2023-08-18 | £349,016 |
| 36 Guest Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-10-28 | £509,540 |
| 26 Guest Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2022-10-21 | £441,757 |
| 14 Guest Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-30 | £459,450 |
| Avalon, 8 Guest Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-09 | £394,331 |
BH12 1JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1JB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,960 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 | 3,282 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 | 3,583 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 | 4,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilde Fillings | 159 Alder Road | 354 yd | |
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 376 yd | |
| Simply Gourmet | 5 Cortry Close | 426 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 468 yd | |
| Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop | Pavilion, Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 774 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 911 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 354 yd | |
| Hon's Kitchen | 143 Alder Road | 354 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 380 yd | |
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 666 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 468 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 555 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,066 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 | 82.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.