Albert Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2BU 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 Albert Road, Poole, BH12 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2DA, BH12 2NR, BH12 2NW, BH12 2DT, BH12 2DJ, BH12 2DH, BH12 2DN, BH12 2DQ, BH12 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 2BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 48.9% | 53.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 24% | 36.4% | 12.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 29.2% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 18.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 11.3% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 25.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 11.9% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 33.7% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.8% 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% | 87.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.5% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Albert Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Albert Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-09-26 | £473,771 |
| 71 Albert Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-11-24 | £279,861 |
| 67 Albert Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2022-07-15 | £295,557 |
| 57 Albert Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-02-25 | £389,713 |
| 69 Albert Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2020-01-16 | £253,135 |
BH12 2BU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH12 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,417 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 | 2,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,089 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 , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Kitchen Parkstone Ltd | 242 Ashley Road | 269 yd | |
| Beegy's Diner | 292 Ashley Road | 271 yd | |
| SHARK TAIL SUSHI - POOLE | 264 Ashley Road | 272 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 308 Ashley Road | 277 yd | |
| El Murrino | 213 Ashley Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 358 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 388 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 400 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 686 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kitchen | 242 Ashley Road | 269 yd | |
| Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken | 254 Ashley Road | 271 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 238 Ashley Road | 271 yd | |
| Li’s Chinese Takeaway | 266 Ashley Road | 271 yd | |
| Pendik Kebab House | 260 Ashley Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 283 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 285 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 320 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 349 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.