Banks Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH13 7QB is located in the Canford Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH13 7QD, BH13 7RD, BH13 7QE, BH13 7RS, BH13 7RA, BH13 7RW, BH13 7QQ, BH13 7RQ, BH13 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH13 7QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 39% | 47.1% | 8.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 61% | 52.9% | -8.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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% | 32.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 41% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 91.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 89.9% | 78.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 11.5% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 78.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks Road was 500.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 575.5% higher than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Banks Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Banks Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-26 | £389,921 |
| 8A Banks Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £144,247 | 2022-12-16 | £124,070 |
| 16A Banks Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-01-11 | £397,950 |
| 6A Banks Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,750 | 2015-06-11 | £458,982 |
| 16A Banks Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2006-01-04 | £536,012 |
BH13 7QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH13 7QB 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 BH13 7QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 4,496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 5,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Stein | 10-14 Banks Road | 7 yd | |
| Rockwater Sandbanks | Beach Office, Banks Road | 192 yd | |
| Lazyjacks Bar and Restaurant | Boatyard Cafe, 30-32 Panorama Road | 238 yd | |
| Sandbanks Beach Cafe & Kiosks | Banks Road | 308 yd | |
| Royal Motor Yacht Club | R M Y C S Enchantress, Panorama Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven Yacht Club | 2b Banks Road | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Sandacres, 3 Banks Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony At The Haven BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 813 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.