Cranbrook Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3JB 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 Cranbrook Road, Poole, BH12 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3AZ, BH12 3HZ, BH12 3EW, BH12 3LW, BH12 3JE, BH12 3HY, BH12 3JG, BH12 3JA, BH12 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 3JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 55.4% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 51% | 44.6% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 27.9% | 38.4% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 41.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 49.6% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.1% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30% | 20.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 28.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.3% | 84.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 415th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-12-16 | £292,462 |
| 150 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-11-21 | £389,831 |
| 156 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-10-24 | £344,537 |
| 164 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-21 | £327,169 |
| 170 Cranbrook Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-07-25 | £322,583 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinidad First School Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HY | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,565 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,794 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 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,092 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 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,134 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 | 4,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,457 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 | 2,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 931 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 | 976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 572 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | The Ryvita Co Ltd, 75 Old Wareham Road | 628 yd | |
| Cafe Nosh | 66 Sea View Road | 714 yd | |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village | Trinidad House, 3 Rossmore Road | 775 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 428 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 903 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 993 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 440 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 440 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 714 yd | |
| Traditional Fish and Chips | 229 Churchill Road | 807 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 572 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 667 yd | |
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 951 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 344 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 | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.