Steepdene is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 8TE 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 Steepdene, Poole, BH14 8TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 8SR, BH14 8SH, BH14 8UD, BH14 8TY, BH14 8UA, BH14 8SJ, BH14 8UG, BH14 8UH, BH14 8FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH14 8TE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.6% | 52.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 37.9% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 34.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 45.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 91.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.4% | 85.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 85.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steepdene was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steepdene has the 28th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 503rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Steepdene, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-04-22 | £178,732 |
| 6 Steepdene, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2025-03-28 | £194,650 |
| 40 Steepdene, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-13 | £220,428 |
| 25 Steepdene, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-08 | £223,889 |
| 22 Steepdene, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2024-06-28 | £217,356 |
BH14 8TE 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,972 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 | 962 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 | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas James Deli | 32 Station Road Parkstone | 169 yd | |
| Patisserie Mark Bennett | 33 Church Road | 242 yd | |
| Dancing Moose | 26-30 Station Road Parkstone | 246 yd | |
| Little Red Roaster | 18 Station Road Parkstone | 246 yd | |
| Sobar T/A No10 Ashley Cross | 10 Bournemouth Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avocet | 58 Station Road Parkstone | 61 yd | |
| Temple | 16-18 Bournemouth Road | 256 yd | |
| Camden | 6 Bournemouth Road | 257 yd | |
| The Bricklayers T/A Chicken, Burgers & Beers | Bricklayers Arms, 41 Parr Street | 404 yd | |
| The Butcher's Dog | The Butcher's Dog, 37-39 Parr Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kebab | 15 Bournemouth Road | 307 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 729 yd | |
| Top Wok Original | 129 Bournemouth Road | 821 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Chippy | 409c Ashley Road | 829 yd | |
| Alex Wok | 409d Ashley Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 354 yd | |
| Simply Local | 104-106 Bournemouth Road | 851 yd | |
| Snack Stop | 486 Ashley Road | 884 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-135 Bournemouth Road | 910 yd | |
| Waitrose | 311-313 Ashley Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Whitecliff Recreation Ground Whitecliff Road | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.