Crest Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3DR 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 Crest Road, Poole, BH12 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3DL, BH12 3AQ, BH12 3AA, BH12 3DS, BH12 3AE, BH12 3AB, BH12 3AF, BH12 3DD, BH12 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 3DR 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 3DR 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 Crest Road was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crest Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 444th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 290.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-11-08 | £396,603 |
| 14 Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-05-10 | £378,716 |
| 8 Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-05 | £336,577 |
| 15 Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2021-09-03 | £421,173 |
| 5 Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2021-06-23 | £402,870 |
| 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 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 1,570 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 | 1,403 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 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,671 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 | 4,946 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 | 1,724 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 384 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 410 yd | |
| Gurkha Spice | 381 Ashley Road | 428 yd | |
| KFC | 407a Ashley Road | 430 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 428 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 493 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 531 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 606 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | 490 Ashley Road | 385 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 472-476 Ashley Road | 385 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 410 yd | |
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 410 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 394 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 530 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 545 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 589 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 692 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.