Buckland Terrace is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2LZ 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 Buckland Terrace, Poole, BH12 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2LL, BH12 2NA, BH12 3BH, BH12 2LW, BH12 2NB, BH12 2LT, BH12 2LY, BH12 2LS, BH12 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 2LZ 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 | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 41.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 37.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.2% | 16.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 22.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 30% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96% | 88.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 94.3% | 85.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 85.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckland Terrace was 129.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckland Terrace has the 16th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 208th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Buckland Terrace, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2022-10-14 | £276,752 |
| 2 Buckland Terrace, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-13 | £258,119 |
| 2 Buckland Terrace, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2010-08-05 | £246,868 |
| 1 Buckland Terrace, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-03-04 | £325,450 |
| 3 Buckland Terrace, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2007-11-30 | £229,549 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 1,499 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 | 1,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,241 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 | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and Play Co | The Gospel Hall, Churchill Road | 90 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 204 yd | |
| Bamboo Leaf | 349-351 Ashley Road | 234 yd | |
| Tomoko Ramen | 353 Ashley Road | 248 yd | |
| Boheme | 307 Ashley Road | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 238 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 314 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 317 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 546 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 204 yd | |
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 204 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 376 Ashley Road | 238 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 490 Ashley Road | 300 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 472-476 Ashley Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 250 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 275 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 295 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 333 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 985 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.