Cromwell Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 2NS 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 Cromwell Road, Poole, BH12 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2NH, BH12 2NW, BH12 2DN, BH12 2NL, BH12 2NY, BH12 2NR, BH12 2NN, BH12 2NQ, BH12 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 2NS 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 | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around BH12 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 34.4% | 42.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 49% | 46.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17% | 11.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 17.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 30.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.6% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 93.7% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 90.7% | 91.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cromwell Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 395th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cromwell Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-23 | £304,454 |
| Flat 3 36 Cromwell Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-02-16 | £150,000 |
| 28 Cromwell Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2023-07-03 | £318,833 |
| 22 Cromwell Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-04-04 | £482,096 |
| 30 Cromwell Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-20 | £188,080 |
BH12 2NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2NS 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 1,269 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 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,362 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 | 2,143 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 | 5,373 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 | 972 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 330 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 308 Ashley Road | 360 yd | |
| Roman Kitchen Parkstone Ltd | 242 Ashley Road | 393 yd | |
| Heather's Tearoom | 233-235 Ashley Road | 395 yd | |
| SHARK TAIL SUSHI - POOLE | 264 Ashley Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 397 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 434 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 502 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 668 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 332-334 Ashley Road | 349 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 242 Ashley Road | 393 yd | |
| Chefs Cloud AKA Bengal Burger AKA Chennai Chicken | 254 Ashley Road | 396 yd | |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza | 238 Ashley Road | 396 yd | |
| Li’s Chinese Takeaway | 266 Ashley Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 349 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 352 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 357 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 366 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 795 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.