Khyber Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2DG 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 Khyber Road, Poole, BH12 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2DE, BH12 2DF, BH12 2BZ, BH14 9BZ, BH14 9DB, BH12 2BH, BH12 2DT, BH12 2BT, BH12 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 2DG 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 | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 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 | 36.6% | 41.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 41.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 45.3% | 50.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21% | 12.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 16.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.2% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 91.1% | 91.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Khyber Road was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Khyber Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 377th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Khyber Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-11-28 | £277,293 |
| 6 Khyber Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-18 | £316,420 |
| 12 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-06-09 | £299,987 |
| 11 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-05-24 | £319,627 |
| 3 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2014-05-23 | £316,706 |
BH12 2DG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BH12 2DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,013 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 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,056 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 | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 2,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,453 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 | 2,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,148 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 | 5,074 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,853 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 | 80 yd | |
| Beegy's Diner | 292 Ashley Road | 81 yd | |
| SHARK TAIL SUSHI - POOLE | 264 Ashley Road | 82 yd | |
| Bueno Gelato | 228-230 Ashley Road | 149 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 308 Ashley Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 208 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 316 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 341 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 545 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kitchen | 242 Ashley Road | 80 yd | |
| Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken | 254 Ashley Road | 81 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 238 Ashley Road | 81 yd | |
| Li’s Chinese Takeaway | 266 Ashley Road | 81 yd | |
| Pendik Kebab House | 260 Ashley Road | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 183 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 183 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 252 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 301 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.