Cranbrook Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3BT 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 3BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3BW, BH12 3BP, BH12 3BY, BH12 3DQ, BH12 3LB, BH12 3LF, BH12 3BZ, BH12 3LD, BH12 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3BT 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 | 52.4% | 51.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.3% | 0.7% | 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 | 36.9% | 38.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 44.8% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 44% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 23.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 25.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.8% | 89.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 90.3% | 88.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 89.9% | 88.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cranbrook Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 264th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-22 | £315,000 |
| 90 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-15 | £317,379 |
| 76 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-07 | £236,897 |
| 74 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-10-03 | £204,742 |
| 86 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-05 | £219,916 |
BH12 3BT 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,558 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 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 4,643 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 | 1,460 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 | 1,542 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,559 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 | 330 yd | |
| KFC | 407a Ashley Road | 570 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 596 yd | |
| Gurkha Spice | 381 Ashley Road | 611 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 444 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 545 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 611 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 744 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 330 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 367 yd | |
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 413 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 537 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 446 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 549 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 819 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 902 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 404 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 | 206 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.