Ringwood Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 4LZ 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 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4NP, BH12 4NL, BH12 4LX, BH12 4NA, BH12 4LB, BH12 4HT, BH12 4LD, BH12 4LT, BH12 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 4LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 54.7% | 52.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 31.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.4% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 46.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 20.7% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 24% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.2% | 91.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 93.3% | 86.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 86.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Road was 154.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ringwood Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 Ringwood Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-22 | £346,660 |
| 620 Ringwood Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-02-26 | £318,812 |
| 652 Ringwood Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-06-26 | £387,676 |
| 644 Ringwood Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2017-10-13 | £401,267 |
| 650 Ringwood Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-08-26 | £378,277 |
BH12 4LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 4LZ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 995 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 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 3,764 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 | 3,102 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 | 892 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Restaurant, Superstore, Yarrow Road | 592 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, 1a Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 644 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 24-25 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 661 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, 13-14 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney West Comm Cen Soc Cl | Alderney West Community Centre, 75 Bedford Road South | 667 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 553 Wallisdown Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill and Pizza | 614 Ringwood Road | 1 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh Limited | 5a Southern Fabrications, 5 Mannings Heath Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 592 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 769 yd | |
| Co-op | 36 Good Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Manorside Academy EVERING AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.