Fernside Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2ER is located in the Oakdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernside Road, Poole, BH15 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 2EW, BH15 2HH, BH15 2EL, BH15 2HQ, BH15 2EG, BH15 3QU, BH15 3PU, BH15 2ET, BH15 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 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 | 35.8% | 38.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 45.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 13.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 23.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 91.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.3% | 87% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernside Road was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernside Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 537th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Fernside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-01-26 | £303,848 |
| 162 Fernside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-27 | £362,923 |
| 168A Fernside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2021-09-22 | £381,907 |
| 140 Fernside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2021-08-19 | £456,192 |
| 166 Fernside Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2020-06-22 | £391,500 |
BH15 2ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 875 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,693 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 | 4,199 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 | 1,282 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatnam Tandoori | 2 Tatnam Crescent | 535 yd | |
| The Fern Sandwich Bar | 111 St Marys Road | 581 yd | |
| Landmark Cafe | Longfleet United Reformed Church, St Marys Road | 850 yd | |
| Colin's Nest | Birds Hill Nursing Home, 25 Birds Hill Road | 850 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant & bars | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 106 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 756 yd | |
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 872 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 873 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Village | 226 Wimborne Road | 276 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 437 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 453 yd | |
| Tatnam Fish and Chips | 4 Tatnam Crescent | 535 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 6 Tatnam Crescent | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 194 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 578 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 890 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 553 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 940 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.