Pitwines Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 1XU is located in the Poole Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitwines Close, Poole, BH15 1XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 1ES, BH15 1QS, BH15 1YA, BH15 1QT, BH15 1YD, BH15 1EQ, BH15 1YT, BH15 1QU, BH15 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 1XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.1% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.9% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH15 1XU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73.8% | 68.7% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 17% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 51.6% | 45.7% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 10.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.7% | 42.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 26.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 85.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 79.7% | 87.9% | 8.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 87.9% | 8.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 5% | -7.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitwines Close was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pitwines Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 152nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe House Pitwines Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £27,758,621 | 2023-05-03 | £26,541,646 |
| Corfe House Pitwines Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £17,390,000 | 2017-04-10 | £19,812,488 |
| Corfe House Pitwines Close, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £16,200,000 | 2014-01-30 | £22,620,732 |
BH15 1XU 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 student residents living in BH15 1XU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 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 | 1,029 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,764 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 | 3,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 4,050 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 | 1,717 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 | 2,863 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,679 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clipper Restaurant | 100-104 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 235 yd | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 7 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 244 yd | |
| Grounded Coffee | 12 Kingland Crescent | 312 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 153a High Street | 327 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Kiosk, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 295 yd | |
| Foundry Arms | Foundry Arms, 58 Lagland Street | 408 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 494 yd | |
| The Cockleshell | 63 Lagland Street | 499 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Ltd - Poole | 3 Dear Hay Lane | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 248 yd | |
| Wraps n Roll | Residual Mall Assessment, Dolphin Centre, High Street | 289 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 175 High Street | 339 yd | |
| Sandwiches etc | 112 High Street | 397 yd | |
| Munchies | 1f-1g Old Orchard | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 29 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 236 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | D15 And D16, Dolphin Quays, The Quay | 627 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 333 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 545 yd |
| Poole Cycle Speedway Club CATALINA DRIVE | cycling | 610 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 862 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.