New Orchard is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1LY is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Orchard, Poole, BH15 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1LB, BH15 1BT, BH15 1AG, BH15 1NB, BH15 1JT, BH15 1NS, BH15 1DA, BH15 1AF, BH15 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 1LY 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 | 53.8% | 47.3% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 52.7% | 6.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around BH15 1LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 44.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 31.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 40% | 48.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30.5% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27% | 22.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 30.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 11% | 3.5% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 82.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 70.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 70.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 71.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Orchard was 251.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Orchard has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 New Orchard, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-23 | £173,239 |
| 21 New Orchard, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2011-03-11 | £182,323 |
| 17 New Orchard, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-11-06 | £193,170 |
| 19 New Orchard, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2002-02-15 | £203,164 |
| 17 New Orchard, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2000-02-11 | £247,352 |
BH15 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 3,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 2,351 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 | 3,191 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 5,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Pantry Cafe | 5-9 New Orchard | 19 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 50 High Street | 33 yd | |
| Quay Spice | 38 High Street | 36 yd | |
| The Courtyard Tea Rooms | 48a High Street | 36 yd | |
| Nusara Thai | 40-42 High Street | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guildhall Tavern | Guildhall Tavern, 15-17 Market Street | 48 yd | |
| The Brewhouse | The Brewhouse, 68 High Street | 55 yd | |
| The Angel | Angel Inn, 28 Market Street | 92 yd | |
| The King's Head | Kings Head Hotel, 6 High Street | 131 yd | |
| Antelope Hotel | Antelope Hotel, 8 High Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 55 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 152 yd | |
| Seaway Fish and Chips | 1a Old Orchard | 152 yd | |
| Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 5 Grand Parade, High Street | 215 yd | |
| The Fisherman Cafe | Unit 1, 5 High Street | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 86 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 329 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 525 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 185 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 722 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.