Chesil Gardens is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 3LX is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chesil Gardens, Poole, BH12 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4LS, BH12 3EB, BH12 4LY, BH12 3NH, BH12 4LT, BH12 3NE, BH12 3NN, BH12 3NS, BH12 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 3LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 30.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 26.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 27.1% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 18.0% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 11.8% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.7%) 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 | 29.8% | 28.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -20.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 27.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around BH12 3LX this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.4% | 36.2% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94% | 83.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 10.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 83% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesil Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canford Heath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.6%.

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 Chesil Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-09 | £235,496 |
| 3 Chesil Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-07-26 | £314,130 |
| 4 Chesil Gardens, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2018-10-26 | £304,770 |
| 3 Chesil Gardens, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-02-07 | £293,121 |
| 5 Chesil Gardens, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2009-11-27 | £150,918 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH12 3LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,726 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 | 983 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 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,839 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 | 2,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village | Trinidad House, 3 Rossmore Road | 66 yd | |
| Subway | 470 Ringwood Road | 390 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 24-25 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 578 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, 1a Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 614 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, 13-14 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 981 yd | |
| Alderney West Comm Cen Soc Cl | Alderney West Community Centre, 75 Bedford Road South | 1,041 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill and Pizza | 614 Ringwood Road | 394 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh Limited | 5a Southern Fabrications, 5 Mannings Heath Road | 545 yd | |
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 952 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 952 yd | |
| Lights of India | Unit 1, 122-124 Rossmore Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 390 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 688 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 689 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.