Frobisher Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 5AN 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 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, BH12 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 5AP, BH12 5AA, BH12 5AW, BH12 5AR, BH11 8QY, BH11 8QZ, BH12 5AL, BH12 5AJ, BH12 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 5AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 35.9% | 42.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 37.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 39.3% | 42.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 14.5% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 25% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 12.7% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 22.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 97.6% | 91.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 91.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Avenue was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 375th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-06 | £270,608 |
| 26 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-10-23 | £274,827 |
| 1 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-09-17 | £266,282 |
| 7 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,670 | 2019-01-25 | £274,845 |
| 26 Frobisher Avenue, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,250 | 2017-06-30 | £278,253 |
BH12 5AN 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Junior School Andrews Close , Springwater Road BH11 8HB | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,889 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 | 5,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,193 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 | 5,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Cafe & ShakeShack | 329 Wallisdown Road | 891 yd | |
| Nail & Beauty Coffee Salon | 327a Wallisdown Road | 897 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, 869-873 Ringwood Road | 938 yd | |
| The Range | 869-873 Ringwood Road | 957 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm-Mill | Dunelm Mills, 869-873 Ringwood Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 900 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 553 Wallisdown Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Wok | 349 Wallisdown Road | 823 yd | |
| JB's Fish & Chips aka The Hungry Viking Burger Co | 347 Wallisdown Road | 832 yd | |
| Heart of India | 345 Wallisdown Road | 839 yd | |
| California Fried Chicken | 343 Wallisdown Road | 845 yd | |
| Wok4Go | 288 Wallisdown Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 856 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Recreation Ground (Closed) Turbary Close | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Manorside Academy EVERING AVENUE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Winchelsea School GUERNSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Rossmore ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE ROSSMORE LEISURE CENTRE HERBERT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.