Southill Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3AT 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 Southill Avenue, Poole, BH12 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3AR, BH12 3AL, BH12 3AN, BH12 3AX, BH12 3AG, BH12 2JB, BH12 3EN, BH12 3AW, BH12 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.1% | 38.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 24% | 15% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 26.8% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 91% | 90.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 90.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southill Avenue was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southill Avenue has the 43rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 558th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Southill Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2024-05-03 | £273,378 |
| 2 Southill Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £345,750 | 2022-02-28 | £352,544 |
| 4 Southill Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-06-03 | £298,776 |
| 1 Southill Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-03-06 | £298,085 |
| 5 Southill Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-04-03 | £314,918 |
BH12 3AT 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,397 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 | 882 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 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,800 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 | 2,212 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 | 768 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 725 yd | |
| Everyone Active Cafe | Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue | 796 yd | |
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 818 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 862 yd | |
| Bamboo Leaf | 349-351 Ashley Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 516 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 789 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 870 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 920 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 383 yd | |
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 472 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish and Chips | 178b-178c Herbert Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 862 yd | |
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 681 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 860 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 879 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.