Mossley Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 5DQ 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 Mossley Avenue, Poole, BH12 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 5BJ, BH12 5BU, BH12 5DZ, BH11 8PN, BH12 5BL, BH12 5DW, BH12 5DH, BH12 5DJ, BH12 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 5DQ, 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 | 48.4% | 52.9% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 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 | 24.4% | 33.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 46.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 37.6% | 43.9% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 13.5% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 25.2% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 21.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 92.7% | 85.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 85.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossley Avenue was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mossley Avenue has the 42nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 499th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Mossley Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-12 | £310,000 |
| 35 Mossley Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-12-17 | £348,042 |
| 36 Mossley Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-02-01 | £290,478 |
| 36 Mossley Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-14 | £260,073 |
| 33 Mossley Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-01-09 | £276,590 |
BH12 5DQ 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 retired residents living in BH12 5DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,033 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 | 4,589 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 | 4,430 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 | 521 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 | 1,314 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,474 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 | 72 yd | |
| Nail & Beauty Coffee Salon | 327a Wallisdown Road | 73 yd | |
| La Stalla Wallisdown | 270a Wallisdown Road | 163 yd | |
| Lockett Fuel | 258-260 Wallisdown Road | 198 yd | |
| More Than Sushi | 291 Wallisdown Road | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 305 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 347 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 347 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 647 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Fried Chicken | 343 Wallisdown Road | 67 yd | |
| Heart of India | 345 Wallisdown Road | 69 yd | |
| JB's Fish & Chips aka The Hungry Viking Burger Co | 347 Wallisdown Road | 70 yd | |
| Chop Wok | 349 Wallisdown Road | 73 yd | |
| Subway | 300 Wallisdown Road | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 57 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 108 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 347 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Fernheath Playing Fields VERNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.