Cranborne Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 4EP 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 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, BH12 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4ER, BH12 4AT, BH12 4EL, BH12 4EW, BH12 4AU, BH12 4EU, BH12 4EX, BH12 4AZ, BH12 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH12 4EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH12 4EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 42.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 35.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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% | 39.1% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 4EP this area, 29.5% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.1% | 92.6% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 88.4% | 88.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 88.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranborne Crescent was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranborne Crescent has the 45th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 547th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,750 | 2025-12-11 | £316,008 |
| 18 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-16 | £297,262 |
| 44 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-08 | £308,312 |
| 35 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-16 | £305,663 |
| 3 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-01-19 | £310,696 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinidad First School Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HY | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 3,077 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 | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 3,491 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 | 4,828 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 | 549 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind bars Dorset | 1 Wyvern Close | 473 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe @ Rossmore Library | Rossmore Library, Herbert Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Sonnys | 179 Alder Road | 714 yd | |
| McDonalds | 180-182 Alder Road | 726 yd | |
| BCHA | 14 Alder Hills | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star | New Star Inn, 78 Herbert Avenue | 471 yd | |
| The Tavern | 149 Rossmore Road | 749 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Kebab | 91 Melbury Avenue | 139 yd | |
| Ken's Kitchen | 95 Melbury Avenue | 360 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish and Chips | 178b-178c Herbert Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Brown's | 177a Alder Road | 712 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 147 Alder Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 Herbert Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Spar | 164 Alder Road | 726 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Manorside Academy EVERING AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.