Osborne Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8SD 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 Osborne Road, Poole, BH14 8SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8TA, BH14 8SB, BH14 8SJ, BH14 8SR, BH14 8TE, BH14 8TY, BH14 8UA, BH14 8SE, BH14 8TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH14 8SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 52.8% | 52.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 44.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 51.8% | 59.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.5% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8SD this area, 9.8% 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 44.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.4% | 86.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 334th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Osbourne House, 3 Osborne Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-03 | £236,542 |
| Flat 4 Holmdale, 2 Osborne Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-15 | £193,645 |
| Flat 2 Holmdale, 2 Osborne Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-24 | £217,008 |
| Flat 1 Holmdale, 2 Osborne Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2015-11-26 | £231,749 |
| 2 Bucklers Heights, 4 Osborne Road, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2014-06-19 | £982,320 |
BH14 8SD 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 397 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 | 397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 572 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 2,885 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 | 1,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobar T/A No10 Ashley Cross | 10 Bournemouth Road | 303 yd | |
| Nicholas James Deli | 32 Station Road Parkstone | 311 yd | |
| Patisserie Mark Bennett | 33 Church Road | 314 yd | |
| Deli Noix | 39 Church Road | 330 yd | |
| Running Free Cafe | 22a Bournemouth Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avocet | 58 Station Road Parkstone | 142 yd | |
| Temple | 16-18 Bournemouth Road | 303 yd | |
| Camden | 6 Bournemouth Road | 303 yd | |
| The Bricklayers T/A Chicken, Burgers & Beers | Bricklayers Arms, 41 Parr Street | 521 yd | |
| The Butcher's Dog | The Butcher's Dog, 37-39 Parr Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kebab | 15 Bournemouth Road | 347 yd | |
| Top Wok Original | 129 Bournemouth Road | 669 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 744 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 744 yd | |
| Imrans Heart of India AKA The Curry Guys | 409e Ashley Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 490 yd | |
| Simply Local | 104-106 Bournemouth Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-135 Bournemouth Road | 758 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 790 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 759 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.