Market Street is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1NB 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 Market Street, Poole, BH15 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1LB, BH15 1NF, BH15 1LY, BH15 1JT, BH15 1LT, BH15 1BT, BH15 1LZ, BH15 1NA, BH15 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 1NB 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 | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 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 | 28.5% | 38.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 52.5% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 27.4% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 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 | 28.5% | 22.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 28.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.5% | -6.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.3% | 93.2% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 84.3% | 81.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 2.7% | -5.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 80.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 11.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 328.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.9% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Market Street, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2025-02-14 | £386,466 |
| The Snow 5 Traders House, 29 - 33 Market Street, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-03 | £208,397 |
| 25 Market Street, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-17 | £307,058 |
| 15 Market Street, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-02-14 | £638,841 |
| The Galliot 4 Traders House, 29 - 33 Market Street, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-10-19 | £251,766 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,747 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 3,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,442 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 | 2,389 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 | 3,201 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 5,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusara Thai | 40-42 High Street | 52 yd | |
| Thai Pantry Cafe | 5-9 New Orchard | 64 yd | |
| Quay Spice | 38 High Street | 69 yd | |
| The Courtyard Tea Rooms | 48a High Street | 69 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 50 High Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guildhall Tavern | Guildhall Tavern, 15-17 Market Street | 1 yd | |
| The Angel | Angel Inn, 28 Market Street | 46 yd | |
| The Brewhouse | The Brewhouse, 68 High Street | 101 yd | |
| The King's Head | Kings Head Hotel, 6 High Street | 117 yd | |
| Antelope Hotel | Antelope Hotel, 8 High Street | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 101 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 197 yd | |
| Seaway Fish and Chips | 1a Old Orchard | 197 yd | |
| Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 5 Grand Parade, High Street | 200 yd | |
| The Fisherman Cafe | Unit 1, 5 High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 120 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 363 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 561 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 207 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 753 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Specsavers County Ground (Dorset County Fa) Specsavers County Ground Specsavers County Ground Blandford Close | artificial grass pitch | 1,090 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.