Brook Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3DH 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 Brook Road, Poole, BH12 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3BE, BH12 3BJ, BH12 3BD, BH14 0AD, BH12 3DB, BH12 3BA, BH12 3DE, BH12 3EE, BH12 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 3DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH12 3DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 31.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 55.3% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.2% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.8% | 55.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 28.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.1% | 11.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 35.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 96.4% | 86.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 87.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Road was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 491st lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Brook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-27 | £346,554 |
| 15 Brook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2024-07-16 | £342,014 |
| 22 Brook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-20 | £214,881 |
| 2 Brook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-10-20 | £331,920 |
| 20 Brook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-08-11 | £373,958 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 5,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,239 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 | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 407a Ashley Road | 135 yd | |
| Gurkha Spice | 381 Ashley Road | 144 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 192 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 211 yd | |
| Tomoko Ramen | 353 Ashley Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 144 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 262 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 424 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 485 yd | |
| Temple | 16-18 Bournemouth Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | 490 Ashley Road | 99 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 472-476 Ashley Road | 99 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 153 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 153 yd | |
| Imrans Heart of India AKA The Curry Guys | 409e Ashley Road | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 99 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 341 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 457 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 509 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 862 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.