Hill Crest Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3LA 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 Hill Crest Road, Poole, BH12 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 3JU, BH14 0AW, BH14 0QL, BH12 3JX, BH12 3LP, BH14 0BE, BH14 0BG, BH14 0AN, BH12 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 3LA 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 Hill Crest Road was 264.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.8% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill Crest Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 70th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hill Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-11-30 | £297,892 |
| 13 Hill Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-02 | £306,714 |
| 11 Hill Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-24 | £309,591 |
| 13 Hill Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-09-05 | £304,213 |
| 11 Hill Crest Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2019-04-24 | £283,692 |
BH12 3LA 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 3LA 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 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 4,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,705 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 | 1,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 799 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 | 900 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nosh | 66 Sea View Road | 212 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 392 yd | |
| Skate | 206 Ringwood Road | 505 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 666 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 492 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 505 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 655 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 766 yd | |
| Camden | 6 Bournemouth Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 84 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 106 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 212 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 652 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 83 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 704 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 944 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 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 | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.