Connaught Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2EN is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Connaught Crescent, Poole, BH12 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4EE, BH12 2EH, BH12 4EB, BH12 2EG, BH12 4AF, BH12 2EW, BH12 2AD, BH12 2EP, BH12 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 2EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.8% | 48.7% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.3% | 5.1% | 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 | 31.7% | 35% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 43.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 40.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 16.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 20.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 27.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92.7% | 86.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Crescent was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Connaught Crescent has the 37th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 425th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Connaught Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-28 | £376,373 |
| 56 Connaught Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-01-19 | £404,529 |
| 42 Connaught Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-14 | £250,262 |
| 75 Connaught Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-09-13 | £300,315 |
| 61 Connaught Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-20 | £311,994 |
BH12 2EN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2EN 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 1,109 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 | 2,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,152 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 | 4,559 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 | 723 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilde Fillings | 159 Alder Road | 256 yd | |
| Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop | Pavilion, Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road | 349 yd | |
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 378 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 587 yd | |
| Simply Gourmet | 5 Cortry Close | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 678 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 866 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 940 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 981 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 256 yd | |
| Hon's Kitchen | 143 Alder Road | 256 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 391 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 579 yd | |
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 376 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 973 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 994 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.