Jackson Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3AJ 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 Jackson Road, Poole, BH12 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 2JA, BH12 3AL, BH12 3AX, BH12 3AH, BH12 2JE, BH12 3AG, BH12 3AN, BH12 2JQ, BH12 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.1% | 32% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 47.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 11.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 16.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 26.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 93.5% | 84.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jackson Road was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jackson Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jackson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-07-28 | £418,441 |
| 13 Jackson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-05-17 | £296,482 |
| 11 Jackson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2021-08-20 | £325,601 |
| 13 Jackson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-01-20 | £281,603 |
| 14A Jackson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-10-05 | £475,747 |
BH12 3AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,046 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 | 1,733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,084 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 | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,245 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 | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 533 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 683 yd | |
| Boheme | 307 Ashley Road | 711 yd | |
| Bamboo Leaf | 349-351 Ashley Road | 715 yd | |
| Tomoko Ramen | 353 Ashley Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 635 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 675 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 740 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 762 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 498 yd | |
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 596 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 376 Ashley Road | 675 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 683 yd | |
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 664 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 682 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 707 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 711 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 974 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.