Archway Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 9AZ is located in the Penn Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Archway Road, Poole, BH14 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 9AY, BH14 9BD, BH14 9AN, BH14 9AF, BH14 9BA, BH14 9AH, BH14 9BB, BH14 9AB, BH14 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH14 9AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH14 9AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 46.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 29.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 50.7% | 45.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 12% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 31.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.5% | 88.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archway Road was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% higher than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archway Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 345th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Archway Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-18 | £378,161 |
| 42 Archway Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-04-05 | £395,790 |
| 2 Archway Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-10-31 | £463,389 |
| 4 Archway Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2023-08-23 | £395,722 |
| 26 Archway Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2023-05-17 | £368,276 |
BH14 9AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,157 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 | 2,715 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 , | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four | 115 Penn Hill Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Bank | Penn Central, 106 Penn Hill Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Gossip Cicchetti | 5 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Patisserie Mark Bennett | 11 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 248 Bournemouth Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins & Sons | 7-8 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 245 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Branksome | 57 Ashley Road | 366 yd | |
| The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road | 393 yd | |
| The Barking Cat Alehouse | 180 Ashley Road | 626 yd | |
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick the Fish | 4 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Night Owl | 445 Poole Road | 335 yd | |
| DNA Kebab | 455 Poole Road | 335 yd | |
| Joy Hing | 463 Poole Road | 335 yd | |
| Mias Fish and Chips | 62 Ashley Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Alder Stores | 91-93 Alder Road | 829 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 891 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-135 Bournemouth Road | 899 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | Unit 3, 320-324 Ashley Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre LINDSAY ROAD | swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Poole) POOLE RETAIL PARK POOLE RETAIL PARK REDLANDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Branksome Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.