Sheringham Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1NR 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 Sheringham Road, Poole, BH12 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1LY, BH12 1NY, BH12 1LX, BH12 1LZ, BH12 1NX, BH12 1NS, BH12 2AE, BH12 2AB, BH12 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 1NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 29.6% | 30.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 52.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 46.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.6% | 18.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.7% | 90.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 91.6% | 85.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 85.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheringham Road was 367.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 365.0% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sheringham Road has the highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Sheringham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-10-01 | £460,000 |
| 23 Sheringham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £446,500 | 2022-09-14 | £421,669 |
| 25 Sheringham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-10-05 | £396,141 |
| 17 Sheringham Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-07-05 | £344,559 |
| 33 Sheringham Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-11-17 | £406,087 |
BH12 1NR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,711 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 | 1,521 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 | 2,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,347 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 | 3,179 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 | 4,286 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 | 918 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop | Pavilion, Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road | 300 yd | |
| Wilde Fillings | 159 Alder Road | 484 yd | |
| White House Cafe Lounge | 2-6 Cromer Road | 520 yd | |
| Intense | 453 Poole Road | 557 yd | |
| Serenitea | 50-52 Ashley Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 584 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 613 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 886 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand) | John Lewis, Poole Retail Park, Redlands | 330 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 484 yd | |
| Hon's Kitchen | 143 Alder Road | 484 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 555 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 154 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 786 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 998 yd | |
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 164 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 858 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.