Arne Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 4DT is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arne Crescent, Poole, BH12 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4EA, BH12 4DY, BH12 4EW, BH12 4HJ, BH12 4DS, BH12 4DZ, BH12 4EL, BH12 4HG, BH12 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 4DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.8% | 54.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 24.8% | 28.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.9% | 37.8% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 15.2% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 26.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.5% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 21.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 92% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arne Crescent was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arne Crescent has the 37th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 485th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Arne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2022-03-18 | £308,341 |
| 17 Arne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-24 | £261,635 |
| 14 Arne Crescent, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2015-10-28 | £265,439 |
| 14 Arne Crescent, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-10-30 | £266,074 |
| 14 Arne Crescent, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-02-03 | £248,980 |
BH12 4DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 2,937 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 | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 436 yd | |
| Wilde Fillings | 159 Alder Road | 449 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 521 yd | |
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 590 yd | |
| Simply Gourmet | 5 Cortry Close | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 453 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 776 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 438 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 449 yd | |
| Hon's Kitchen | 143 Alder Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 724 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 834 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 919 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.