Stanfield Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3HR 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 Stanfield Road, Poole, BH12 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3NB, BH12 3HS, BH12 2HJ, BH12 3AP, BH12 3HN, BH12 3HL, BH12 4HW, BH12 2HS, BH12 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.1% | 36.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 37.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 34% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 19% | 20.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 92% | 88.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 91.7% | 88.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanfield Road was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stanfield Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Stanfield Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-18 | £328,873 |
| 27 Stanfield Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £274,500 | 2024-03-21 | £278,375 |
| 27 Stanfield Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-08-19 | £274,642 |
| 35 Stanfield Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-06-14 | £342,028 |
| 34 Stanfield Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-09-30 | £319,556 |
BH12 3HR 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.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 317 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 | 1,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,801 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 | 2,778 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 | 324 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 271 yd | |
| Everyone Active Cafe | Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue | 326 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe @ Rossmore Library | Rossmore Library, Herbert Avenue | 403 yd | |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village | Trinidad House, 3 Rossmore Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 107 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 125 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish and Chips | 178b-178c Herbert Avenue | 136 yd | |
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 222 yd | |
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 116 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 323 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 | 401 yd |
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Manorside Academy EVERING AVENUE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.