Whitecliff Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8DT 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 Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, BH14 8DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8DB, BH14 8DU, BH14 8DW, BH14 8DY, BH14 8DD, BH14 8DA, BH14 8BT, BH14 8DS, BH14 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH14 8DT 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 | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 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 8DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 26% | 24.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 59.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 60.6% | 66.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 24.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around BH14 8DT this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 7.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 55.1% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 95.1% | 90.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitecliff Crescent was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Whitecliff Crescent has the 16th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-02-26 | £1,161,189 |
| 2 Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-04-05 | £626,341 |
| 1 Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,400 | 2023-09-15 | £583,497 |
| 11A Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-03-01 | £854,327 |
| 20 Whitecliff Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-07-27 | £1,259,544 |
BH14 8DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BH14 8DT 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,861 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 | 967 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 | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club | Salterns Road | 418 yd | |
| Coast | 91 Salterns Road | 419 yd | |
| South Deep Cafe | South Deep Cafe, Parkstone Bay Marina, Turks Lane | 564 yd | |
| Old School House Nursery | Buckholme Towers School, 18 Commercial Road | 765 yd | |
| Pulcinella | 79 Commercial Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Britannia Inn, 20 Britannia Road | 612 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 797 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle | The Bermuda Triangle, 10 Parr Street | 829 yd | |
| Parkstone Conservative Club | 19 Parr Street | 861 yd | |
| The Butcher's Dog | The Butcher's Dog, 37-39 Parr Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 913 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 123 Parkstone Road | 975 yd | |
| No.1 Wok | 131 Parkstone Road | 975 yd | |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 119 Parkstone Road | 975 yd | |
| Parkway Fish Bar | 113 Parkstone Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecliff Recreation Ground Whitecliff Road | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 825 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.