Tower Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH13 6EJ is located in the Canford Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Road, Poole, BH13 6EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH13 6HZ, BH13 6HX, BH13 6HW, BH13 6HN, BH13 6HQ, BH13 6HD, BH13 6HY, BH13 6HH, BH4 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH13 6EJ 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 | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 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 | 25.5% | 26.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 44.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 24.5% | 13.9% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 38.4% | 50.1% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 3.6% | -8.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 18.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 44.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 94% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.8% | 86.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 86.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Road was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 510th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Kings Court, 28 Tower Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-05-18 | £495,818 |
| Flat 3 Kings Court, 28 Tower Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-04-30 | £409,929 |
| Flat 6 Kings Court, 28 Tower Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-05-22 | £422,796 |
| Flat 8 Kings Court, 28 Tower Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2013-10-24 | £362,368 |
| Flat 1 Kings Court, 28 Tower Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2013-08-23 | £373,122 |
BH13 6EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 BH13 6EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Community 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 | 3,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Arts and Media College Winton Way , BH10 4HT | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor School Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | - not rated | 4,145 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,324 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 | 3,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Jewish Day School Synagogue Chambers , Wootton Gardens BH1 1PW | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll Gardens Bowling Club | The Bowling Green, West Overcliff Drive | 611 yd | |
| Moka Pot | 44 Seamoor Road | 873 yd | |
| Lazy Fox | 18 Seamoor Road | 878 yd | |
| Westbourne Tandoori | 42 Seamoor Road | 880 yd | |
| Camden Bar | 46 Seamoor Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 696 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 697 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 996 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome Dene Kiosk | Kiosk | 837 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 903 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 906 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 979 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 934 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.