Sunnyside Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2LD 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 Sunnyside Road, Poole, BH12 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2LE, BH12 2LF, BH12 2LQ, BH12 2LH, BH12 2HD, BH12 2LJ, BH12 2LB, BH12 2LG, BH12 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 2LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH12 2LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 42.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 47.2% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 31.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 93.9% | 84.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 84.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside Road was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 168th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 73 Sunnyside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-05-04 | £139,370 |
| Flat 2 73 Sunnyside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-08-30 | £141,762 |
| Flat 1 73 Sunnyside Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-09-28 | £129,216 |
BH12 2LD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 763 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 | 2,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 5,170 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 | 2,551 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 | 5,302 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 | 453 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 594 yd | |
| Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop | Pavilion, Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road | 760 yd | |
| Everyone Active Cafe | Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue | 811 yd | |
| Coffee and Play Co | The Gospel Hall, Churchill Road | 820 yd | |
| Roman Kitchen Parkstone Ltd | 242 Ashley Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 380 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 450 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 885 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 915 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 302 yd | |
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 370 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish and Chips | 178b-178c Herbert Avenue | 530 yd | |
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 808 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 242 Ashley Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 534 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 702 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 863 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 866 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 1,080 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.