Compton Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8PU is located in the Canford Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Compton Avenue, Poole, BH14 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8QA, BH14 8QP, BH14 8PY, BH14 8QN, BH14 8QL, BH14 8JJ, BH14 8PP, BH14 8PT, BH14 8QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH14 8PU 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 | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 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 8PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.2% 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 | 16.3% | 21.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72% | 68.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 24.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 62.8% | 63.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 27.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8PU this area, 9.6% 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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 88.9% | 87.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 87.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Avenue was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Compton Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 519th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Compton Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2024-12-11 | £1,068,072 |
| 47 Compton Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2022-01-31 | £975,980 |
| 41 Compton Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2016-05-23 | £946,653 |
| 51 Compton Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2016-03-18 | £965,505 |
| 29 Compton Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2013-07-17 | £931,850 |
BH14 8PU 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 8PU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH14 8PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Golf Club | Parkstone Golf Club, 49a Links Road | 424 yd | |
| Rockets and Rascals | 278-282 Sandbanks Road | 906 yd | |
| Koh Thai | 292 Sandbanks Road | 932 yd | |
| Rock a Tots Day (UK) Ltd | Playschool, Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Road | 986 yd | |
| Compton Acres Café & Tea Rooms | 164 Canford Cliffs Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Fish and Chips | 254 Sandbanks Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Service Station aka Asda Express Poole - Sandbanks Road PFS | 291-293 Sandbanks Road | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | 258-262 Sandbanks Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Golf Club Links Road | golf | 336 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 877 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.