South Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1QF 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 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1RU, BH15 1PY, BH15 1PZ, BH15 1RY, BH15 1RT, BH15 1QP, BH15 1PU, BH15 1RJ, BH15 1QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 56.5% | 53.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 43.5% | 46.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 35% | 41.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 26.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 20.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.8%) 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 | 24.5% | 32.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -16.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 25.4% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 25.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
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 1QF this area, 30.5% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 30.5% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 91.2% | 88.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Poole Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 South Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2022-07-22 | £179,517 |
| 34 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-11 | £174,633 |
| 22 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-07-27 | £167,641 |
| 46 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2017-05-31 | £118,811 |
| 32 South Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-09-19 | £157,065 |
BH15 1QF 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 70 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 70 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 70 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,651 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 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 2,453 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 1,581 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 | 3,325 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 | 1,980 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 | 2,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 3,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley's Cafe @ The Spire | Poole High Street Methodist Church, High Street | 151 yd | |
| Bravery Coffee | 12 Lagland Street | 169 yd | |
| Wok & Roll | 135a High Street | 177 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 147 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 141 High Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 144 yd | |
| The Cockleshell | 63 Lagland Street | 188 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 198 yd | |
| Harry Paye | 88 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Ltd - Poole | 3 Dear Hay Lane | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches etc | 112 High Street | 225 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 252 yd | |
| Seaway Fish and Chips | 1a Old Orchard | 252 yd | |
| Premier Bites | 62 High Street | 299 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 256 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 288 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 334 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 355 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 277 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 473 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 875 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.