Wallisdown Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 5BU 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 Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH11 8PN, BH12 5BJ, BH12 5DQ, BH12 5DZ, BH10 4AQ, BH11 8PP, BH12 5BL, BH11 8RN, BH10 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 5BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 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 5BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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% | 44.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 47% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 15.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 88.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 88.7% | 81.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallisdown Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wallisdown Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 88th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-16 | £227,861 |
| 347 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £20,940 | 2019-03-13 | £22,566 |
| Flat 327 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-04-02 | £321,629 |
| Flat 327 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2002-09-03 | £575,123 |
| 327A Wallisdown Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-01-08 | £168,073 |
BH12 5BU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH12 5BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,980 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 | 4,643 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 | 4,451 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 | 576 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 27 yd | |
| Nail & Beauty Coffee Salon | 327a Wallisdown Road | 33 yd | |
| La Stalla Wallisdown | 270a Wallisdown Road | 121 yd | |
| Lockett Fuel | 258-260 Wallisdown Road | 163 yd | |
| More Than Sushi | 291 Wallisdown Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 240 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 327 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 327 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 583 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Fried Chicken | 343 Wallisdown Road | 19 yd | |
| Heart of India | 345 Wallisdown Road | 25 yd | |
| JB's Fish & Chips aka The Hungry Viking Burger Co | 347 Wallisdown Road | 32 yd | |
| Chop Wok | 349 Wallisdown Road | 41 yd | |
| Subway | 300 Wallisdown Road | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 12 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 43 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 965 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.