South Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1PY 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 South Road, Poole, BH15 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1PZ, BH15 1QF, BH15 1QP, BH15 1PU, BH15 1RJ, BH15 1RY, BH15 1QH, BH15 1RU, BH15 1RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents 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 | 50% | 55.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 50% | 44.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 35% | 40.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 30.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 16.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (65.3%) 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 | 36.3% | 34.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 22% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around BH15 1PY this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 33.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.2% | 85.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 90.1% | 82.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 82.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 284.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 68th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 South Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-06-01 | £165,258 |
| 29 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-03-27 | £181,524 |
| 29 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2013-09-12 | £186,646 |
| 12 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2013-03-21 | £189,669 |
| 12 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £95,000 | 2006-05-22 | £134,706 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,748 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 | 1,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 3,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,270 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 | 2,006 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 | 3,062 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley's Cafe @ The Spire | Poole High Street Methodist Church, High Street | 205 yd | |
| Bravery Coffee | 12 Lagland Street | 210 yd | |
| Wok & Roll | 135a High Street | 228 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 147 High Street | 242 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 141 High Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 198 yd | |
| The Cockleshell | 63 Lagland Street | 211 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 234 yd | |
| Harry Paye | 88 High Street | 268 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Ltd - Poole | 3 Dear Hay Lane | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches etc | 112 High Street | 275 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 278 yd | |
| Seaway Fish and Chips | 1a Old Orchard | 278 yd | |
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 340 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 262 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 365 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 331 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 489 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 830 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.