Mullins Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 5EQ is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mullins Close, Poole, BH12 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 5EG, BH12 5EF, BH12 5EE, BH12 5EH, BH12 5EJ, BH12 5HP, BH12 5EL, BH12 5EY, BH12 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH12 5EQ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 45.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 54.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 52.4% | 43.1% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 40.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around BH12 5EQ this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 5.5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 24.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 40.7% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 86.3% | 76.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 83.9% | 78.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 77.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 2.2% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mullins Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mullins Close has the 41st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 593rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mullins Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-08-14 | £555,671 |
| 8 Mullins Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-07-23 | £605,044 |
| 8 Mullins Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2017-01-27 | £510,369 |
| 4 Mullins Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-03-04 | £511,508 |
| 8 Mullins Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-09-24 | £555,430 |
BH12 5EQ 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 5EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 5,240 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 | 3,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 313 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Centre Cafe | Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 189 yd | |
| The Forum Restaurant Chartwells | Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 189 yd | |
| Chartwells | The Arts University At Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow | 275 yd | |
| Costa Bar | The Arts University At Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow | 275 yd | |
| The Soup Run | 26 Talbot Drive | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan's Kitchen and Bar | Dylons Bar, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 190 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 670 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 670 yd | |
| Wallisdown Conservative Club | 8 Canford Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Wallisdown Liberal Club | 71 Kinson Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makisu Sushi Bar | 4 Student Village, Gillett Road | 390 yd | |
| L'Arte Coffee House | 4a Gillett Road | 390 yd | |
| Subway | 300 Wallisdown Road | 987 yd | |
| The Royal Rooster | 294 Wallisdown Road | 994 yd | |
| Wok4Go | 288 Wallisdown Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 991 yd | |
| ZABKA Supermarket | 290a Wallisdown Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 628 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK NAMU ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.