Sea View Road is in Parkstone, Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3JU 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 Sea View Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3LP, BH12 3LA, BH12 3JX, BH12 3LJ, BH12 3LU, BH14 0AW, BH14 0BE, BH14 0QL, BH14 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 3JU is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 45.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 54.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 39.7% | 40.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 38.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.2% | 42.5% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 38.1% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 28.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 92.8% | 85.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 85% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea View Road was 285.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.1% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sea View Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.2%.

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 2 8 Sea View Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-10 | £100,881 |
| 4 Sea View Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2022-01-14 | £266,886 |
| Flat 5 8 Sea View Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-12-07 | £140,768 |
| Flat 5 8 Sea View Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-12-14 | £135,664 |
| Flat 1 8 Sea View Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-04-13 | £150,658 |
BH12 3JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH12 3JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 1,454 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 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,014 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 | 4,537 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 | 1,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nosh | 66 Sea View Road | 192 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 334 yd | |
| Skate | 206 Ringwood Road | 443 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 605 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 443 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 555 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 637 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 829 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 74 yd | |
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 123 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 192 yd | |
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 676 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 72 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 767 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 901 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 114.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.