Felton Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 0QX is located in the Parkstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Felton Road, Poole, BH14 0QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 0QR, BH14 0QS, BH14 0RZ, BH14 0RP, BH15 3RX, BH14 0RW, BH15 3RU, BH15 3SE, BH15 3RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH14 0QX 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 | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 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 vicinity of BH14 0QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 29% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 12.6% | 12.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.7% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 39.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 98% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 91.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 91.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Felton Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Felton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Felton Court, 72 Felton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-16 | £209,957 |
| Flat 10 Felton Court, 72 Felton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-15 | £236,290 |
| Flat 11 Felton Court, 72 Felton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-06-18 | £225,725 |
| Flat 6 Felton Court, 72 Felton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-19 | £217,848 |
| Flat 9 Felton Court, 72 Felton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-19 | £217,848 |
BH14 0QX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH14 0QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,375 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 | 765 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 299 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 300 yd | |
| Skate | 206 Ringwood Road | 552 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 649 yd | |
| The Fern Sandwich Bar | 111 St Marys Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 230 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 552 yd | |
| Poole Ex Servicemans Club | 66 North Road | 734 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 779 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pintoh Thong | 636 Ashley Road | 727 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 736 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 800 yd | |
| Full House | 48 Sea View Road | 812 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 123 Parkstone Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 230 yd | |
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 667 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 554 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.