Shillito Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2BN 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 Shillito Road, Poole, BH12 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 9BX, BH12 2BA, BH14 9BU, BH12 2BE, BH12 2BW, BH12 2BB, BH12 2DX, BH14 9BY, BH14 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 2BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.4% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 35% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.6% | 42.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.7% | 24.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 82.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 90% | 79.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 79.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shillito Road was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shillito Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shillito Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-06 | £322,019 |
| 12 Shillito Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-07-03 | £354,671 |
| 32 Shillito Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2024-03-13 | £382,594 |
| 23 Shillito Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-02-20 | £328,335 |
| 24 Shillito Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-04 | £142,323 |
BH12 2BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 1,588 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 | 2,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,816 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 | 2,485 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 | 4,845 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 | 1,081 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Restaurant | 222 Ashley Road | 178 yd | |
| The Canton | 180 Ashley Road | 178 yd | |
| Serenitea | 50-52 Ashley Road | 216 yd | |
| Bueno Gelato | 228-230 Ashley Road | 243 yd | |
| Dorset Charcoal Grill Ltd | 121 Ashley Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 178 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 249 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 626 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 646 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mias Fish and Chips | 62 Ashley Road | 198 yd | |
| Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken | 254 Ashley Road | 346 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 238 Ashley Road | 346 yd | |
| Li’s Chinese Takeaway | 266 Ashley Road | 346 yd | |
| Pendik Kebab House | 260 Ashley Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 520 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 522 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 579 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 594 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 953 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.