Overview of BH15 2LP

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Kingston Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2LP 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 Kingston Road, Poole, BH15 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BH15 2LZ, BH15 2LH, BH15 2LQ, BH15 2NA, BH15 2LB, BH15 2LW, BH15 2LR, BH15 2NB, BH15 2LD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 2LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.3%51.9%-0.4% 51.0% 0.9%
Male47.7%48.1%0.4% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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 2LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.5%46.5%3.0% 37.9% 8.6%
Married: Opposite sex44.3%38.7%-5.6% 44.2% -5.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.7%3%0.3% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced6.5%6.7%0.2% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed3.1%4.5%1.4% 6.1% -1.6%

Health

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 (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.9%47.5%-4.4% 48.4% -0.9%
Good health33.9%39.4%5.5% 33.6% 5.8%
Fair health11.9%11.6%-0.3% 12.7% -1.1%
Bad health2.3%1.6%-0.7% 4.0% -2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.5%13.8%-0.7% 18.2% -4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.2%9.7%-2.5% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.7%14.2%3.5% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship3.8%3%-0.8% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.3%20.9%5.6% 16.9% 4.0%
Degree or Similar38.2%36.6%-1.6% 33.8% 2.8%
Other5.3%1.9%-3.4% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.6%0%-1.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian7.7%2.2%-5.5% 3.1% -0.9%
Pakistani0%0.9%0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian3.5%6.3%2.8% 1.6% 4.7%
Black African0.3%3.1%2.8% 2.5% 0.6%
Black Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other1.6%0.3%-1.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White84.5%80%-4.5% 81.4% -1.4%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.3%2.8%2.5% 0.6% 2.2%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.9%76.3%-6.6% 83.2% -6.9%
European Union3.5%6.6%3.1% 6.1% 0.5%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa1.3%6.3%5.0% 2.7% 3.6%
Middle East and Asia11%9.1%-1.9% 5.6% 3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.3%0.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.6%76.3%-5.3% 83.2% -6.9%
10+ Years0.3%10.6%10.3% 9.8% 0.8%
5-10 Years6.1%1.3%-4.8% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years5.8%5%-0.8% 2.2% 2.8%
Less than 2 years6.1%6.9%0.8% 1.9% 5.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73% 76.7% -3.7%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North Africa2.8% 0.1% 2.7%
Central and Western Africa1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Southern Asia3.5% 1.2% 2.3%
South-East Asia2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held11.3% 13.5% -2.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.9% 37.2% 3.7%
Christian44.7% 46.2% -1.5%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu2.5% 1.7% 0.8%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Kingston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Road was 421.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.3% higher than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingston Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 32nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 274.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,200
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BH15 2LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingston Road are based on 142 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingston Road, Poole, BH15 2LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH15 2LP

Average Price
£311,283
Semi-Detached
£366,814
Terraced
£319,394
Detached
£363,165
Flats/Maisonettes
£210,585
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingston Road

Average Price
£312,679
Semi-Detached
£317,674
Terraced
£329,825
Detached
£343,645
Flats/Maisonettes
£204,441
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingston Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
27 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002025-03-14 £312,968
22 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£340,0002023-12-11 £348,445
41 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£340,0002022-09-21 £323,307
13 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£275,0002022-08-01 £266,301
35 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Terraced, an established residential building
£320,0002021-03-31 £361,524
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH15 2LP

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee129
Retired39
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed14
Student (economically inactive)13
Unemployed11
Looking after home or family10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities69
Manufacturing22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Education18
Financial and insurance activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication5
Other3
Administrative and support service activities3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF
3out of 4 178 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane , BH15 3JR
3out of 4 636 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road , BH15 3QQ
3out of 4 672 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ocean Academy Poole
, Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ
3out of 4 1,017 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Green Road , BH15 1QB
3out of 4 1,225 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Poole High School
Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW
3out of 4 655 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 2,053 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ
3out of 4 2,380 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP
4out of 4 2,759 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE
4out of 4 3,024 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE
2out of 4 4,883 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road , BH14 0LS
- not rated 1,031 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longspee School
Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ
4out of 4 1,871 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY
- not rated 2,951 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG
3out of 4 3,252 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Quay School
160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU
4out of 4 3,852 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS
3out of 4 4,373 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Landmark CafeLongfleet United Reformed Church, St Marys Road223 yd
Amigo DeliAmigo Deli at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road228 yd
Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee At, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road228 yd
Tatnam Tandoori2 Tatnam Crescent289 yd
Colin's NestBirds Hill Nursing Home, 25 Birds Hill Road340 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
ChampsPoole Stadium, Wimborne Road439 yd
Shah Of Persia173 Longfleet Road528 yd
Poole Labour Club22 Wimborne Road572 yd
George HotelThe George Hotel, 230 High Street North604 yd
New InnThe New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road640 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tatnam Fish and Chips4 Tatnam Crescent289 yd
Delicious Pizza & Kebab6 Tatnam Crescent289 yd
Mammy's Baps24 Wimborne Road571 yd
Black Belt BreakfastPoole Stadium, Stadium Way695 yd
Eva's CafeUnit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street814 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Southern Co-op147 Wimborne Road345 yd
Tesco131-139 Fernside Road496 yd
Sainsbury's11 Pitwines Close1,023 yd
The Southern Co-op25 Ringwood Road1,031 yd
Aldi Stores LimitedPitwines Close1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Poole Park
Poole Park
grass pitches, tennis courts510 yd
Poole High School
WIMBORNE ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool648 yd
St Mary'S Catholic Primary School
DEVON ROAD
artificial grass pitch744 yd
Oakdale Junior School
School Lane
grass pitches752 yd
Poole Sports Centre (Closed)
Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre
health and fitness suite, squash courts808 yd
Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole
KINGLAND ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool821 yd
Poole Town Cricket Club
Sandbanks Road
grass pitches887 yd
Tatnam Ground
POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE
grass pitches935 yd
Ocean Academy Poole
CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts968 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 93.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed158.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.