Sterte Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2AG 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 Sterte Road, Poole, BH15 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 2AD, BH15 2AZ, BH15 2AU, BH15 2AB, BH15 2AE, BH15 2BA, BH15 2AT, BH15 2AX, BH15 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 2AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36% | 36% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 42.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 14.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22.6% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 26.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 87.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 82.3% | 79.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 79.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterte Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sterte Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 476th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Sterte Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-26 | £191,674 |
| 22 Sterte Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-19 | £302,588 |
| 8 Sterte Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,500 | 2023-08-18 | £417,426 |
| 16 Sterte Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-06-29 | £351,469 |
| 2A Sterte Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-02-03 | £171,013 |
BH15 2AG 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 158 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,704 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 | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 4,813 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 | 1,843 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 | 2,036 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering | 10-20 Sterte Avenue | 268 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant & bars | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 414 yd | |
| Tatnam Tandoori | 2 Tatnam Crescent | 597 yd | |
| Lakeside Fish Restaurant | Unit 1, Aqua, Lifeboat Quay | 622 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Lifeboat Quay | Unit C, Lifeboat Quay | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 414 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 540 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 654 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 884 yd | |
| The Lord Wimborne | 59 Lagland Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 117 Sterte Road | 149 yd | |
| Master Chef | 119 Sterte Road | 149 yd | |
| Black Belt Breakfast | Poole Stadium, Stadium Way | 194 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 538 yd | |
| Loco Station Kiosk | Poole Railway Station, Serpentine Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 520 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 2 West Quay Road | 802 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 929 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Wessex Harbour Gym Ltd UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STERTE AVENUE WEST | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 748 yd |
| Barclays House Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 1,010 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.