Mill Lane is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8RJ 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 Mill Lane, Poole, BH14 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8RH, BH14 8RL, BH14 8RG, BH14 8RA, BH14 8BW, BH14 8RF, BH14 8RQ, BH14 8RP, BH14 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH14 8RJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% 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 | 51.7% | 56.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 30.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 47.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.2% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 10.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 40.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.1% | 93.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 91.9% | 93.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 474th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Mill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2024-05-29 | £807,659 |
| 8 Mill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-02-08 | £1,124,070 |
| 6 Mill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-08-21 | £651,628 |
| 2A Mill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-04-06 | £341,069 |
| 8A Mill Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-09-30 | £697,929 |
BH14 8RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 8RJ 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 8RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 2,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,944 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 | 1,003 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 | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,787 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 | 253 yd | |
| Coast | 91 Salterns Road | 254 yd | |
| Nicholas James Deli | 32 Station Road Parkstone | 497 yd | |
| Dancing Moose | 26-30 Station Road Parkstone | 534 yd | |
| Little Red Roaster | 18 Station Road Parkstone | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Britannia Inn, 20 Britannia Road | 512 yd | |
| The Avocet | 58 Station Road Parkstone | 555 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle | The Bermuda Triangle, 10 Parr Street | 644 yd | |
| Parkstone Conservative Club | 19 Parr Street | 652 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kebab | 15 Bournemouth Road | 756 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Whitecliff Recreation Ground Whitecliff Road | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.