Rosemary Gardens is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3HF is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosemary Gardens, Poole, BH12 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3DZ, BH12 3JL, BH12 3JF, BH12 3HB, BH12 3JP, BH12 3LY, BH12 3JE, BH12 3JJ, BH12 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 3HF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 46.9% | 47.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH12 3HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 46.8% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 22.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 23.6% | 17.7% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 29% | 39.5% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 15.8% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.3% | 24.8% | -24.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 22.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 95.1% | 86.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 86.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Gardens was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.8% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemary Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 131st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Britannia Court Rosemary Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-10-11 | £162,563 |
| Flat 2 Nichola Court Rosemary Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-06-11 | £132,936 |
| Flat 18 Britannia Court Rosemary Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-07-29 | £161,564 |
| Flat 6 Nichola Court Rosemary Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-03-04 | £150,051 |
| Flat 26 Britannia Court Rosemary Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-12 | £160,702 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,744 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 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,024 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 | 4,040 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 | 2,148 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 | 1,327 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 470 Ringwood Road | 270 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | The Ryvita Co Ltd, 75 Old Wareham Road | 437 yd | |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village | Trinidad House, 3 Rossmore Road | 566 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Units 6, Tower Retail Park, 25-39 Yarrow Road | 728 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5, Tower Retail Park, 25-39 Yarrow Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 430 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 1,020 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 409 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 409 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 848 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill and Pizza | 614 Ringwood Road | 959 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 270 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 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 | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.