Charlotte Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH12 5HR is located in the Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlotte Close, Poole, BH12 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH12 5ET, BH12 5HP, BH12 5ES, BH12 5EY, BH12 5EX, BH12 5EU, BH12 5EE, BH12 5HT, BH12 5EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH12 5HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 33.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 51.9% | 47.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 37.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 85% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 90.2% | 82.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 82.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlotte Close was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charlotte Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley and the 185th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Charlotte Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2024-07-31 | £535,572 |
| 12 Charlotte Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2021-06-30 | £390,892 |
| 15 Charlotte Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2021-06-29 | £528,448 |
| 7 Charlotte Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-12-04 | £576,297 |
| 14A Charlotte Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-11-22 | £438,089 |
BH12 5HR 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 5HR 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School Talbot Drive , Wallisdown BH12 5ED | - not rated | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Secondary School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 5,133 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 | 3,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 339 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slades Farm School Ensbury Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EP | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells | The Arts University At Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow | 172 yd | |
| Costa Bar | The Arts University At Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow | 172 yd | |
| Student Centre Cafe | Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 340 yd | |
| The Forum Restaurant Chartwells | Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 340 yd | |
| The Soup Run | 26 Talbot Drive | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan's Kitchen and Bar | Dylons Bar, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow | 340 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 252 Wallisdown Road | 815 yd | |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club | 256 Wallisdown Road | 815 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 1 Alder Park, Alder Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makisu Sushi Bar | 4 Student Village, Gillett Road | 284 yd | |
| L'Arte Coffee House | 4a Gillett Road | 284 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 262-268 Wallisdown Road | 815 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 921 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol | 4 Alder Park, Alder Road | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 339-341 Wallisdown Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Sports Centre TALBOT CAMPUS TALBOT CAMPUS FERN BARROW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Talbot Primary School TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Wallisdown Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TALBOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Bournemouth Velodrome BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME BOURNEMOUTH VELODROME ENSBURY AVENUE | cycling | 889 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 221.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.