Linthorpe Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2JS 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 Linthorpe Road, Poole, BH15 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3QF, BH15 2JU, BH15 2JJ, BH14 0RL, BH15 3QG, BH14 0RE, BH15 2JG, BH14 0RN, BH15 3QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 2JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 48.3% | 54.9% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 45.1% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 28.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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 | 27.5% | 21.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 31.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 93.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93% | 89.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linthorpe Road was 106.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linthorpe Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 266th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Linthorpe Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2025-01-30 | £458,832 |
| 32 Linthorpe Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £496,000 | 2024-03-15 | £487,383 |
| 23 Linthorpe Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-08 | £397,855 |
| 42 Linthorpe Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-11-21 | £584,742 |
| 41 Linthorpe Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-08-27 | £427,684 |
BH15 2JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant School Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,339 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 | 1,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,646 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 | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,735 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 | 459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fern Sandwich Bar | 111 St Marys Road | 202 yd | |
| Colin's Nest | Birds Hill Nursing Home, 25 Birds Hill Road | 483 yd | |
| Clubhub Poole | 133 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| Isan Thai Restaurant | 129 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| Happy Beans | 117 Parkstone Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 192 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 374 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 757 yd | |
| Poole Ex Servicemans Club | 66 North Road | 773 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust | 123 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| No.1 Wok | 131 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 119 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| Parkway Fish Bar | 113 Parkstone Road | 531 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 374 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 581 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 228 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 1,073 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.