Davis Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2BB is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davis Road, Poole, BH12 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2BE, BH12 2AU, BH12 2BA, BH12 2BN, BH12 2AR, BH12 2AX, BH12 2AS, BH12 2BG, BH12 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 2BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.5% | 38.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 45.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 56% | 47% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 38.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 37% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 90.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 90.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davis Road was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Davis Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 17 Davis Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-30 | £236,815 |
| 25 Davis Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-11-25 | £423,644 |
| Ground Floor Flat 17 Davis Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2020-11-03 | £242,345 |
| 33 Davis Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-02-02 | £335,136 |
| 24 Davis Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2017-07-10 | £408,548 |
BH12 2BB 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,273 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 | 1,494 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 | 2,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 2,600 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 | 4,775 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 | 1,071 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenitea | 50-52 Ashley Road | 228 yd | |
| Thirteen Restaurant | 222 Ashley Road | 311 yd | |
| The Canton | 180 Ashley Road | 311 yd | |
| Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop | Pavilion, Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road | 361 yd | |
| Bueno Gelato | 228-230 Ashley Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 271 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 311 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 657 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 755 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mias Fish and Chips | 62 Ashley Road | 216 yd | |
| Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken | 254 Ashley Road | 460 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 238 Ashley Road | 460 yd | |
| Li’s Chinese Takeaway | 266 Ashley Road | 460 yd | |
| Pendik Kebab House | 260 Ashley Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 444 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 623 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 625 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 694 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 942 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.