Aspen Way is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 4EG is located in the Alderney & Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Way, Poole, BH12 4EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4EF, BH12 4DN, BH12 4EQ, BH12 4AR, BH12 4DL, BH12 4DE, BH12 4DJ, BH12 4DH, BH12 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 4EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 11.2% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.1% | 43.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 | 26.3% | 17.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 23.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 98.3% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.5% | 86.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Way was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 274th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aspen Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-05-09 | £256,541 |
| 11 Aspen Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-16 | £251,994 |
| 5 Aspen Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-04-08 | £241,748 |
| 3 Aspen Way, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2011-03-24 | £163,363 |
| 5 Aspen Way, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2004-02-06 | £247,218 |
BH12 4EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,895 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 , | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCHA | 14 Alder Hills | 167 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 373 yd | |
| Simply Gourmet | 5 Cortry Close | 448 yd | |
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 534 yd | |
| Wilde Fillings | 159 Alder Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 332 yd | |
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 976 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 999 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 999 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 328 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 504 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 523 yd | |
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 811 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Bishop Aldhelms Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School WINSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.