Katie Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 0BH is located in the Penn Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2007-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Katie Close, Poole, BH14 0BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 0DP, BH14 0BZ, BH14 0DR, BH14 0DD, BH14 0BY, BH14 0AR, BH14 0AP, BH14 0DF, BH14 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH14 0BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH14 0BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 46% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 35.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 54.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.5% | 10.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 39.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.1% | 91.7% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 83.8% | 79.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 14.8% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 83.5% | 79.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Katie Close was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Katie Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 465th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Katie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-01-12 | £364,190 |
| 9 Katie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-27 | £369,539 |
| 8 Katie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-09-28 | £371,774 |
| 5 Katie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-11-02 | £315,829 |
| 7 Katie Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2020-08-24 | £354,401 |
BH14 0BH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvan Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,880 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 3,722 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 | 966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomoko Ramen | 353 Ashley Road | 122 yd | |
| Bamboo Leaf | 349-351 Ashley Road | 128 yd | |
| Alghero Ristoranto | 359 Ashley Road | 146 yd | |
| The Curry House | 402 Ashley Road | 164 yd | |
| Boheme | 307 Ashley Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 205 yd | |
| The Churchill | 382 Ashley Road | 255 yd | |
| Branksome Conservative Club | 271 Ashley Road | 265 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 477 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokeys | 400 Ashley Road | 164 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 426-430 Ashley Road | 164 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 490 Ashley Road | 244 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 472-476 Ashley Road | 244 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 376 Ashley Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 106 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 269 yd | |
| Iceland | 362 Ashley Road | 295 yd | |
| Co-op | 346 Ashley Road | 334 yd | |
| Parkstone Asian Mini Shop | 329 Ashley Road | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,005 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.