Wedgwood Drive is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8ET 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 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, BH14 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8EU, BH14 8RQ, BH14 8DR, BH14 8RF, BH14 8EX, BH14 8RN, BH14 8DS, BH14 8ES, BH14 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH14 8ET has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 61.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 10.8% |
| Male | 42.4% | 38.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -10.8% |
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 | 15.9% | 25.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 30.6% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 19.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 21.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 49.2% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 30.6% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 35.8% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 100% | 94.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93% | 91.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wedgwood Drive was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wedgwood Drive has the 41st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 510th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-02 | £469,505 |
| 65 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-10-30 | £504,468 |
| 63 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-10-19 | £518,795 |
| 67 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-25 | £497,379 |
| 57 Wedgwood Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2022-05-06 | £512,905 |
BH14 8ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,748 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 | 2,539 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 | 2,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,922 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 | 1,119 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 | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,007 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 | 404 yd | |
| Coast | 91 Salterns Road | 406 yd | |
| Nicholas James Deli | 32 Station Road Parkstone | 716 yd | |
| South Deep Cafe | South Deep Cafe, Parkstone Bay Marina, Turks Lane | 724 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 54-56 Commercial Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Britannia Inn, 20 Britannia Road | 665 yd | |
| The Avocet | 58 Station Road Parkstone | 777 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 830 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle | The Bermuda Triangle, 10 Parr Street | 835 yd | |
| Parkstone Conservative Club | 19 Parr Street | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Fish and Chips | 254 Sandbanks Road | 964 yd | |
| Golden Kebab | 15 Bournemouth Road | 977 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 778 yd | |
| Lilliput Service Station aka Asda Express Poole - Sandbanks Road PFS | 291-293 Sandbanks Road | 958 yd | |
| Tesco | 258-262 Sandbanks Road | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecliff Recreation Ground Whitecliff Road | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.