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 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Khyber Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 440th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Khyber Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-18 | £328,432 |
| 12 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-06-09 | £311,375 |
| 11 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-05-24 | £331,760 |
| 3 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2014-05-23 | £328,729 |
| 6 Khyber Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2013-11-01 | £340,302 |
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 | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 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 | 1,540 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 | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 2,160 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 | 5,193 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Non-maintained special 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.