Innovation Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 4QD is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2009-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Innovation Close, Poole, BH12 4QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 4QH, BH12 4FB, BH12 4QZ, BH12 4PZ, BH12 4QR, BH12 4NZ, BH12 4QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 4QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.1% | 18.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 24.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 90% | 82.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 82.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Innovation Close was 357.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 344.0% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Innovation Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 44th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 The Concept Centre Innovation Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-19 | £286,848 |
| Unit 5 The Concept Centre Innovation Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-03-09 | £165,144 |
| Unit 4 The Concept Centre Innovation Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-10-17 | £293,214 |
| Unit 9 The Concept Centre Innovation Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £72,570 | 2016-07-14 | £85,442 |
| Unit 4 The Concept Centre Innovation Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2014-08-04 | £255,322 |
BH12 4QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 4QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,460 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 | 2,410 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 | 1,715 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, Tower Retail Park, Yarrow Road | 248 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Units 6, Tower Retail Park, 25-39 Yarrow Road | 248 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5, Tower Retail Park, 25-39 Yarrow Road | 248 yd | |
| Five Guys | 59 Yarrow Road | 249 yd | |
| Subway | 470 Ringwood Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 775 yd | |
| Canford Heath Residents & Comm | Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road | 957 yd | |
| The Pilot | The Fighter Pilot, 1 Adastral Square | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 729 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 729 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh Limited | 5a Southern Fabrications, 5 Mannings Heath Road | 770 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill and Pizza | 614 Ringwood Road | 874 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 14 Adastral Square | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 353 yd | |
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 681 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 682 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Adastral Square | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Sherborn Crescent Open Space Sherborn Crescent | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.