Seldown Lane is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1TW is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seldown Lane, Poole, BH15 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1TT, BH15 1UA, BH15 1TH, BH15 1UJ, BH15 2PQ, BH15 2PG, BH15 1TN, BH15 1TY, BH15 1UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 53.2% | 53.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 38.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 17.1% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 30.1% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 92.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 85.6% | 80.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 85.6% | 81.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seldown Lane was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seldown Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 235th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck House Seldown Lane, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £11,819,100 | 2018-07-19 | £12,842,581 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,982 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 | 2,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,683 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 | 1,393 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 | 2,512 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 21 Kingland Road | 88 yd | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 7 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 149 yd | |
| Butterfingers | 251 High Street North | 209 yd | |
| Platinum Skies Esprit Bistro | Bistro, 236-244 High Street North | 238 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Kiosk, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 243 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 355 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 528 yd | |
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 558 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 209 yd | |
| Wraps n Roll | Residual Mall Assessment, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 272 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 358 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 445 yd | |
| Loco Station Kiosk | Poole Railway Station, Serpentine Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 404 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 435 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 744 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 285 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 650 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 801 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.