Hermitage Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 0QQ is located in the Newtown & Heatherlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Road, Poole, BH14 0QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 0QG, BH14 0QJ, BH14 0QF, BH12 3LJ, BH14 0QH, BH14 0QE, BH12 3LP, BH12 3JU, BH12 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH14 0QQ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 0QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 39.6% | 43.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 40.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 52.3% | 57.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 20.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95% | 89.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 93.7% | 85.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 85.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hermitage Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 486th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 Hermitage Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-09-16 | £334,284 |
| 8 Hermitage Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-06-02 | £376,534 |
| 40 Hermitage Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2023-03-22 | £217,901 |
| 6 Hermitage Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £509,000 | 2022-12-05 | £472,571 |
| 8 Hermitage Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2022-02-18 | £359,427 |
BH14 0QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,413 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 | 1,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 233 yd | |
| Cafe Nosh | 66 Sea View Road | 275 yd | |
| Skate | 206 Ringwood Road | 292 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 424 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 292 yd | |
| Newtown Conservative Club | 374 Ringwood Road | 665 yd | |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall | 485 Ashley Road | 727 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 757 yd | |
| Poole Ex Servicemans Club | 66 North Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 201 yd | |
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 273 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 275 yd | |
| Mightie Bites | 378 Ringwood Road | 696 yd | |
| The Home | 380 Ringwood Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 195 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 757 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 945 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haskells Recreation Ground Ringwood Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Branksome Heath Junior School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,092 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.