The Quay is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1HS is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1HL, BH15 1RX, BH15 1AD, BH15 1AB, BH15 1EJ, BH15 1GZ, BH15 1BH, BH15 1BW, BH15 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 1HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 40.7% | 47.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 59.3% | 52.7% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 41.5% | 40.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 35.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 47.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 35.2% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.9% | 15.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 37.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 82.5% | 80.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 80.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quay was 314.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.6% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Quay has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Poole Town and the 53rd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

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 13 Port St James, 15 The Quay, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2023-06-07 | £378,179 |
| Flat 3 Port St James, 15 The Quay, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-01-21 | £339,909 |
| Flat 8 Port St James, 15 The Quay, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-06-24 | £297,584 |
| Flat 15 Port St James, 15 The Quay, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-04-20 | £383,720 |
| Flat 10 Port St James, 15 The Quay, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2017-10-09 | £333,622 |
BH15 1HS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BH15 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,479 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 | 2,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School Harbourside Campus , Turlin Road BH16 5AH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuelo Eat Drink Repeat | 15b The Quay | 1 yd | |
| Yithen Greek Bar & Restaurant | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 15 The Quay | 1 yd | |
| St Tropez Lounge | 1 High Street | 35 yd | |
| Tiramisu Sorrento | 7 High Street | 44 yd | |
| The Porthole | 4 Grand Parade, High Street | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay | 21 The Quay | 36 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce AKA Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 35-37 High Street | 61 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | The Quay | 101 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | The Quay | 101 yd | |
| Portsmouth Hoy | The Quay | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman Cafe | Unit 1, 5 High Street | 46 yd | |
| Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 5 Grand Parade, High Street | 56 yd | |
| Flower Computers Ltd T/A The Churro Shop | Kiosk 6, Poole Quay | 102 yd | |
| Willows Traditional Pie and Mash | Kiosk 3, The Quay | 165 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | Kiosk 7, The Kiosks, The Quay | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 180 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 270 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 607 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 719 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 410 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 928 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 | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.