Overview of BH12 2DX

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Carnegie Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2DX is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Carnegie Close, Poole, BH12 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH14 9BY, BH12 2BW, BH12 2BH, BH14 9DL, BH12 2BL, BH14 9EX, BH12 2BN, BH14 9BZ, BH14 9BX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 2DX 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.5%48.4%0.9% 51.0% -2.6%
Male52.5%51.6%-0.9% 49.0% 2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.8%40.4%-3.4% 37.9% 2.5%
Married: Opposite sex29%35%6.0% 44.2% -9.2%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.2%3.7%0.5% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced16.3%14.1%-2.2% 9.1% 5.0%
Widowed7.4%6.7%-0.7% 6.1% 0.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.6%42.4%2.8% 48.4% -6.0%
Good health31.4%29.3%-2.1% 33.6% -4.3%
Fair health18.5%19%0.5% 12.7% 6.3%
Bad health8.5%8.2%-0.3% 4.0% 4.2%
Very bad health2.1%1.1%-1.0% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications30.7%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 Levels13.8%12.3%-1.5% 13.4% -1.1%
Apprenticeship4.2%7%2.8% 5.3% 1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%15.7%3.0% 16.9% -1.2%
Degree or Similar20.8%28.3%7.5% 33.8% -5.5%
Other4.6%3%-1.6% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.2%2.7%1.5% 1.1% 1.6%
Chinese0.6%1.9%1.3% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1.5%0.8%-0.7% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian1.2%2.4%1.2% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African0.3%1.1%0.8% 2.5% -1.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.3%1.1%0.8% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%1.4%0.8% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%1.9%1.6% 0.8% 1.1%
White93.5%82.9%-10.6% 81.4% 1.5%
Arab0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%2.4%2.4% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90%79.5%-10.5% 83.2% -3.7%
European Union5.6%9.2%3.6% 6.1% 3.1%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0%3%3.0% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia3.8%6.5%2.7% 5.6% 0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.4%79.5%-9.9% 83.2% -3.7%
10+ Years2.1%11.9%9.8% 9.8% 2.1%
5-10 Years2.3%4.3%2.0% 2.9% 1.4%
2-5 Years3.2%2.2%-1.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years2.9%2.2%-0.7% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.5% 76.7% -7.2%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries1.9% 1.5% 0.4%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
South-East Asia1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
No passport held18.6% 13.5% 5.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44% 37.2% 6.8%
Christian45.7% 46.2% -0.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim4.3% 6.5% -2.2%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is Carnegie Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnegie Close was 91.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Carnegie Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,700
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH12 2DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carnegie Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carnegie Close, Poole, BH12 2DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH12 2DX

Average Price
£230,833
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£230,833
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carnegie Close

Average Price
£242,804
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£242,804

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carnegie CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Carnegie House Carnegie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002022-10-11 £223,504
Carnegie House Carnegie Close, Poole, Poole
Other, an established residential building
£215,0002016-10-21 £238,675
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH12 2DX

Employment

BH12 2DX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Retired72
Part-Time Employee45
Self-Employed22
Other14
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family13
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities22
Manufacturing18
Education13
Financial and insurance activities12
Construction12
Other11
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage6
Information and communication4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG
3out of 4 442 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG
- not rated 442 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL
- not rated 515 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Courthill Infant School
Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL
3out of 4 515 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ
3out of 4 1,189 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ
- not rated 1,189 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Branksome Heath Junior School
Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX
- not rated 1,248 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Baden Powell County Middle School
Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL
- not rated 1,745 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School
Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY
- not rated 1,829 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manorside Primary School
Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG
- not rated 2,089 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rossmore Community College
Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS
- not rated 1,669 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS
3out of 4 1,669 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 2,486 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ashdown Technology College
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
- not rated 3,622 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
3out of 4 3,622 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road , BH14 0LS
- not rated 2,402 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth
Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH
- not rated 3,023 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road , BH1 1PA
3out of 4 4,891 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,096 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY
- not rated 1,166 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Quay School
160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU
- not rated 1,293 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eagle House School
16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA
- not rated 1,792 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Buckholme Towers School
18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW
- not rated 1,996 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Thirteen Restaurant222 Ashley Road46 yd
The Canton180 Ashley Road46 yd
Bueno Gelato228-230 Ashley Road78 yd
Dorset Charcoal Grill Ltd121 Ashley Road104 yd
Beegy's Diner292 Ashley Road175 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Barking Cat Alehouse180 Ashley Road46 yd
Masonic Hall Branksome57 Ashley Road397 yd
Branksome Conservative Club271 Ashley Road476 yd
The Churchill382 Ashley Road515 yd
GrasshopperThe Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road526 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken254 Ashley Road175 yd
Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza238 Ashley Road175 yd
Li’s Chinese Takeaway266 Ashley Road175 yd
Pendik Kebab House260 Ashley Road175 yd
New Kitchen242 Ashley Road181 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Makkah Food StoreUnit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road350 yd
Parkstone Asian Mini Shop329 Ashley Road352 yd
Co-op346 Ashley Road425 yd
Iceland362 Ashley Road476 yd
Waitrose311-313 Ashley Road648 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Branksome Recreation Ground
Recreation Road
grass pitches727 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Poole)
POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS
health and fitness suite, swimming pool880 yd
Victoria Education Centre
LINDSAY ROAD
swimming pool1,094 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 62.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed69.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed73.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.