Cranbrook Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3BN 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 Cranbrook Road, Poole, BH12 3BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3BS, BH14 0QN, BH14 0AJ, BH12 3BQ, BH14 0QL, BH12 3LD, BH14 0AL, BH14 0AQ, BH14 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 3BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.1% | 41.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 45% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50% | 46.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 22.1% | 14.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 19% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.9% | 87.2% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 87.6% | 85.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 85.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 589th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-10-24 | £180,000 |
| 17 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £378,750 | 2024-01-15 | £387,887 |
| 15 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-10-07 | £387,998 |
| 43 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-05-20 | £320,376 |
| 23 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2022-01-07 | £200,713 |
BH12 3BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,292 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 | 4,749 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 | 1,250 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 | 1,726 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nosh | 66 Sea View Road | 340 yd | |
| KFC | 407a Ashley Road | 490 yd | |
| Gurkha Spice | 381 Ashley Road | 545 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 589 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 296 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 545 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 703 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 720 yd | |
| Temple | 16-18 Bournemouth Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 241 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 299 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 340 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 440 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 301 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 482 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 783 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 907 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.