Almond Grove is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3HJ 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 Almond Grove, Poole, BH12 3HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3PJ, BH12 3HN, BH12 3NB, BH12 3HL, BH12 4HX, BH12 3GF, BH12 3PN, BH12 3HR, BH12 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 3HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.1% | 48.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 19.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 25.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 92.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93.1% | 87.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 87.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almond Grove was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Almond Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Almond Grove, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-10-08 | £300,779 |
| 21 Almond Grove, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2021-03-02 | £262,159 |
| 14 Almond Grove, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-11-12 | £315,829 |
| 10 Almond Grove, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2020-10-15 | £305,366 |
| 20 Almond Grove, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-07-20 | £261,158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad First School Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HY | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 294 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 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 4,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,736 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 | 2,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,935 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 | - not rated | 379 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Cafe | Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue | 198 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe @ Rossmore Library | Rossmore Library, Herbert Avenue | 355 yd | |
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 402 yd | |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village | Trinidad House, 3 Rossmore Road | 711 yd | |
| Subway | 470 Ringwood Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 283 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 277 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish and Chips | 178b-178c Herbert Avenue | 282 yd | |
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 347 yd | |
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 858 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill and Pizza | 614 Ringwood Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 162 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Manorside Academy EVERING AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 932 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.