Sandecotes Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8NU 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 Sandecotes Road, Poole, BH14 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8NT, BH14 8PG, BH14 8TJ, BH14 8UJ, BH14 8TH, BH14 8TL, BH14 8TU, BH14 8FL, BH14 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH14 8NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 49.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 36% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 44.8% | 57% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8NU this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 41.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 91% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 88.3% | 86.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 86% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.1% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandecotes Road was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandecotes Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 413th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sandecotes Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-04-30 | £710,266 |
| 12 Sandecotes Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2006-11-22 | £571,060 |
| 12 Sandecotes Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-08-12 | £492,108 |
| 2 Sandecotes Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2000-04-04 | £801,058 |
| 14 Sandecotes Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 1995-11-06 | £319,269 |
BH14 8NU 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,582 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 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,419 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 | 620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pantry | Flat 27, Castle Hill House, 65 Bournemouth Road | 384 yd | |
| Sobar T/A No10 Ashley Cross | 10 Bournemouth Road | 590 yd | |
| Patisserie Mark Bennett | 33 Church Road | 615 yd | |
| Running Free Cafe | 22a Bournemouth Road | 623 yd | |
| Deli Noix | 39 Church Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avocet | 58 Station Road Parkstone | 463 yd | |
| Temple | 16-18 Bournemouth Road | 590 yd | |
| Camden | 6 Bournemouth Road | 590 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 681 yd | |
| Victoria | The Victoria Cross, 377 Ashley Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok Original | 129 Bournemouth Road | 388 yd | |
| Foysals Indian Takeaway | 108 Bournemouth Road | 468 yd | |
| Halfway Fish Bar | 112 Bournemouth Road | 468 yd | |
| Golden Kebab | 15 Bournemouth Road | 622 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Local | 104-106 Bournemouth Road | 401 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-135 Bournemouth Road | 465 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 685 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 774 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Parkstone Golf Club Links Road | golf | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.