Avenel Way is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1EP is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2009-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenel Way, Poole, BH15 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1EN, BH15 1EQ, BH15 1YT, BH15 1YN, BH15 1RE, BH15 1ES, BH15 1YE, BH15 1YJ, BH15 1RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 1EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 61.2% | 36.2% | -25.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 38.4% | 11.0% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 55.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 20.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 37.5% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92% | 88.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 85.9% | 75.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 74.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenel Way was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenel Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 277th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 12 Avenel Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-10-03 | £230,000 |
| Flat 16 10 Avenel Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-15 | £227,026 |
| Flat 5 8 Avenel Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-12 | £210,000 |
| Flat 15 12 Avenel Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2023-11-30 | £224,615 |
| Flat 15 10 Avenel Way, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2022-12-02 | £200,829 |
BH15 1EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,035 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 | 1,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 4,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzels The Bakers | 7 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 306 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 21 Kingland Road | 384 yd | |
| Clipper Restaurant | 100-104 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 396 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Kiosk, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 472 yd | |
| The Project Climbing Centre | The Project Climbing Centre, D, High Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 499 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 570 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 608 yd | |
| The Cockleshell | 63 Lagland Street | 672 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 358 yd | |
| Wraps n Roll | Residual Mall Assessment, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 427 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 525 yd | |
| Sandwiches etc | 112 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 763 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 791 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 407 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 746 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.