Farnham Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 1PS is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnham Road, Poole, BH12 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 1PW, BH12 1PP, BH12 1PJ, BH12 1PD, BH12 1PH, BH12 1PQ, BH12 1PX, BH12 1PR, BH12 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 1PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 54.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 1PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 28.4% | 30.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 52% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 43.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 33.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 95.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 91.7% | 86.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnham Road was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farnham Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 282nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Farnham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-21 | £323,103 |
| 132 Farnham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-06-07 | £326,134 |
| 130 Farnham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-09 | £312,065 |
| 114 Farnham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2023-11-08 | £350,765 |
| 72 Farnham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2022-09-16 | £310,639 |
BH12 1PS 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,506 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 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,251 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 | 3,739 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 | 488 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Gourmet | 5 Cortry Close | 440 yd | |
| BCHA | 14 Alder Hills | 519 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 566 yd | |
| The Soup Run | 26 Talbot Drive | 713 yd | |
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 363 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 177 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 728 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 847 yd | |
| Hon's Kitchen | 143 Alder Road | 847 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 177 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 177 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 566 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.