Perry Gardens is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1QA 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 Perry Gardens, Poole, BH15 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1RJ, BH15 1RN, BH15 1RL, BH15 1RD, BH15 1QX, BH15 1QW, BH15 1PZ, BH15 1PU, BH15 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1QA, 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 1QA 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 Perry Gardens was 163.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perry Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Poole Town and the 147th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Perry Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2026-02-09 | £205,000 |
| 30 Perry Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-07-25 | £365,027 |
| 28 Perry Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £326,500 | 2025-03-31 | £320,889 |
| 20 Perry Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-14 | £166,001 |
| 11 Perry Gardens, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-26 | £191,602 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community 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 | 3,444 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 | 2,042 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 | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Quay Hotel | The Quay | 180 yd | |
| Quay Cafe | 18 Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 227 yd | |
| Sambô Rodizio | D24, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 253 yd | |
| Rancho Steak House | D26a, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 253 yd | |
| Rosso's | 25 Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cockleshell | 63 Lagland Street | 223 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 312 yd | |
| Harry Paye | 88 High Street | 346 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 376 yd | |
| The Brewhouse | The Brewhouse, 68 High Street | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 280 yd | |
| Seaway Fish and Chips | 1a Old Orchard | 280 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | Kiosk 7, The Kiosks, The Quay | 324 yd | |
| Willows Traditional Pie and Mash | Kiosk 3, The Quay | 343 yd | |
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 261 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 371 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 416 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 422 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 623 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 823 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.