Wroxham Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1NJ 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 Wroxham Road, Poole, BH12 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1HA, BH12 1NP, BH12 1NU, BH12 1NN, BH12 1NE, BH12 1ND, BH12 1NW, BH12 1NT, BH12 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.3% | 37.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 46.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.1% | 14.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 9.6% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 38.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 89% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 92.1% | 85.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 92.1% | 86.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wroxham Road was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wroxham Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Wroxham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2025-10-08 | £334,000 |
| 7 Wroxham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-06-27 | £444,886 |
| 21 Wroxham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2024-12-23 | £318,329 |
| 27 Wroxham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-05-31 | £309,857 |
| 31 Wroxham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2021-06-30 | £352,991 |
BH12 1NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1NJ 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 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,872 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 | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,160 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 | 3,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 3,297 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Cafe Lounge | 2-6 Cromer Road | 294 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | 382 Poole Road | 351 yd | |
| Intense | 453 Poole Road | 396 yd | |
| Melton Court Restaurant | Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road | 471 yd | |
| Finezza | 372-374 Poole Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 348 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 632 yd | |
| Jenkins & Sons | 7-8 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 942 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 170 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 422 Poole Road | 298 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 399 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 399 yd | |
| Joy Hing | 463 Poole Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 641 yd | |
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 903 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 843 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.