Seldown Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1UJ is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seldown Road, Poole, BH15 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1UQ, BH15 1TT, BH15 2PG, BH15 1UA, BH15 1TY, BH15 1TH, BH15 1EU, BH15 1TX, BH15 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 1UJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 67.8% | 57.9% | -9.9% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 32.2% | 42.1% | 9.9% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 32.6% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 33.2% | 17.6% | -15.6% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 23.7% | 34.4% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 22.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 38.5% | 27.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 36.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 83.9% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 86.9% | 76.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 77.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seldown Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seldown Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 526th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 33 Homedene House Seldown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-12-17 | £88,171 |
| Flat 38 Homedene House Seldown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-12-06 | £91,110 |
| Flat 9 Homedene House Seldown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-07 | £92,772 |
| Flat 29 Homedene House Seldown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-04-16 | £82,392 |
| Flat 14 Homedene House Seldown Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-02-07 | £92,500 |
BH15 1UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH15 1UJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 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 | 814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,096 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 | 2,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 5,432 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 | 1,273 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 | 2,440 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Non-maintained special 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 | 201 yd | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 7 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 269 yd | |
| Butterfingers | 251 High Street North | 285 yd | |
| Platinum Skies Esprit Bistro | Bistro, 236-244 High Street North | 303 yd | |
| Amigo Deli | Amigo Deli at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 301 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 395 yd | |
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 554 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 649 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 329 yd | |
| Wraps n Roll | Residual Mall Assessment, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 388 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 398 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 561 yd | |
| Loco Station Kiosk | Poole Railway Station, Serpentine Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 556 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 749 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 858 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 395 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 645 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 921 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 960 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.