West Quay Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1JH is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1NL, BH15 1LS, BH15 1AE, BH15 1NQ, BH15 1NE, BH15 1NZ, BH15 1NX, BH15 1AA, BH15 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 1JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.9% | 49.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 49% | 29% | -20.0% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 34.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 22.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.6%) 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 | 42.3% | 34.3% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 24.1% | 10.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 10.3% | 19.9% | 9.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 14.1% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 80.2% | 83.6% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 83.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Quay Road was 511.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.9% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Quay Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 25th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 22 Harbour Sail, 71 West Quay Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-05-09 | £67,852 |
| Flat 13 Harbour Sail, 71 West Quay Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-09-30 | £161,716 |
| Flat 25 Harbour Sail, 71 West Quay Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2015-02-27 | £75,480 |
| Flat 31 Harbour Sail, 71 West Quay Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2014-12-22 | £255,311 |
| Flat 20 Harbour Sail, 71 West Quay Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2014-02-19 | £172,186 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 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 | 3,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,050 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 | 2,166 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 | 2,804 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group Limited | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 79 yd | |
| Autograph at The RNLI College | Rnli, West Quay Road | 90 yd | |
| Aramark @ RNLI College | Lifeboat College, Rnli, West Quay Road | 90 yd | |
| Subway | Unit D, Lifeboat Quay | 181 yd | |
| Lakeside Fish Restaurant | Unit 1, Aqua, Lifeboat Quay | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Boar Inn | 29 Market Close | 233 yd | |
| Amity Lodge | 4 Market Close | 261 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Ltd - Poole | 3 Dear Hay Lane | 277 yd | |
| Harry Paye | 88 High Street | 342 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches etc | 112 High Street | 281 yd | |
| Loco Station Kiosk | Poole Railway Station, Serpentine Road | 345 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 399 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 79 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 485 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 262 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 522 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 962 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.