St Osmunds Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH14 9JU 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 St Osmunds Road, Poole, BH14 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH14 9LH, BH14 9JX, BH14 9LJ, BH14 8PZ, BH14 9JT, BH14 9QH, BH14 9QS, BH14 9QL, BH14 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH14 9JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 20.4% | 18% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 64.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 55.5% | 50.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 9JU this area, 9.4% 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 53.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 95.8% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 89% | 90.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 89.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Osmunds Road was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Canford Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Osmunds Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs and the 58th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 St Osmunds Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £871,500 | 2024-01-08 | £892,523 |
| 39 St Osmunds Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £827,500 | 2023-03-28 | £794,332 |
| 49 St Osmunds Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-08-25 | £792,747 |
| 45 St Osmunds Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-28 | £822,183 |
| 39 St Osmunds Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £697,500 | 2021-02-16 | £779,264 |
BH14 9JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School Lilliput Road , Parkstone BH14 8JX | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Infant School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DT | 3out of 4 | 2,060 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 | 2,988 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 | 3,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 2,117 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 | 5,293 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 3,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Golf Club | Parkstone Golf Club, 49a Links Road | 209 yd | |
| Isabels Brasserrie | 127 Penn Hill Avenue | 839 yd | |
| Mythos | 189 Bournemouth Road | 941 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Cafe | 193 Bournemouth Road | 941 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 248 Bournemouth Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper | The Grasshopper, 139-141 Bournemouth Road | 904 yd | |
| Jenkins & Sons | 7-8 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foysals Indian Takeaway | 108 Bournemouth Road | 859 yd | |
| Halfway Fish Bar | 112 Bournemouth Road | 859 yd | |
| Canford Cliffs Kiosk | Kiosk | 883 yd | |
| Top Wok Original | 129 Bournemouth Road | 929 yd | |
| Aspendos Pizza Grill Mezze | 191 Bournemouth Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Local | 104-106 Bournemouth Road | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-135 Bournemouth Road | 907 yd | |
| Premier Penn Hill | 1 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Golf Club Links Road | golf | 274 yd |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School ST. OSMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 351 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.