Seldown Lane is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1EU is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seldown Lane, Poole, BH15 1EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1TS, BH15 1UE, BH15 2PG, BH15 1UQ, BH15 1TZ, BH15 1UJ, BH15 2NN, BH15 1UA, BH15 1TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1EU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 67.8% | 57.9% | -9.9% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 32.2% | 42.1% | 9.9% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 32.6% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 33.2% | 17.6% | -15.6% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.7% | 34.4% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 22.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.5% | 27.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 36.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 83.9% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 86.9% | 76.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 77.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seldown Lane was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seldown Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Poole Town and the 559th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 4 Altitude Seldown Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-07-02 | £230,432 |
| Flat 11 Altitude Seldown Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-04-03 | £270,606 |
| Flat 32 Altitude Seldown Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-11-26 | £230,084 |
| Flat 6 Altitude Seldown Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-06-07 | £255,614 |
| Flat 9 Altitude Seldown Lane, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2018-12-03 | £280,440 |
BH15 1EU 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 BH15 1EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 5,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 1,129 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 | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Deli | Amigo Deli at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 272 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee At, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 272 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 21 Kingland Road | 286 yd | |
| Butterfingers | 251 High Street North | 332 yd | |
| Platinum Skies Esprit Bistro | Bistro, 236-244 High Street North | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 331 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 401 yd | |
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 512 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 739 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 403 yd | |
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 418 yd | |
| Wraps n Roll | Residual Mall Assessment, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 468 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 639 yd | |
| Tatnam Fish and Chips | 4 Tatnam Crescent | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 646 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 675 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 929 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 712 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 1,007 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.