Jackson Gardens is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3AX is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jackson Gardens, Poole, BH12 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3AG, BH12 3AL, BH12 3AJ, BH12 3AT, BH12 3AD, BH12 3AN, BH12 2JA, BH12 3AH, BH12 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3AX 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 Jackson Gardens was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jackson Gardens has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jackson Gardens, Poole, Poole Detached, a newly built property | £83,500 | 1998-01-16 | £370,429 |
| 4 Jackson Gardens, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £76,995 | 1997-11-28 | £379,622 |
| 5 Jackson Gardens, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £74,000 | 1997-10-03 | £370,804 |
| 3 Jackson Gardens, Poole, Poole Detached, a newly built property | £80,000 | 1997-08-29 | £389,247 |
BH12 3AX 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 | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 1,025 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 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,775 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 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,006 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 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,672 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 | 4,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,984 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 | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,291 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 | 813 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,412 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 | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,650 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 | 606 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 738 yd | |
| Bamboo Leaf | 349-351 Ashley Road | 772 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 780 yd | |
| Tomoko Ramen | 353 Ashley Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 621 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 754 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 803 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 822 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 484 yd | |
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 579 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 738 yd | |
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 738 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 376 Ashley Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 663 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 746 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 768 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,063 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.