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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 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 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 46.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 38.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 47.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 14.5% | 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 Levels | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 20.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 36.6% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 80% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 82.9% | 76.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 76.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-14 | £312,968 |
| 22 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-11 | £348,445 |
| 41 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-21 | £323,307 |
| 13 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-01 | £266,301 |
| 35 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-03-31 | £361,524 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Cafe | Longfleet United Reformed Church, St Marys Road | 223 yd | |
| Amigo Deli | Amigo Deli at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 228 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee At, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 228 yd | |
| Tatnam Tandoori | 2 Tatnam Crescent | 289 yd | |
| Colin's Nest | Birds Hill Nursing Home, 25 Birds Hill Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 439 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 528 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 572 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 604 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatnam Fish and Chips | 4 Tatnam Crescent | 289 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 6 Tatnam Crescent | 289 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 571 yd | |
| Black Belt Breakfast | Poole Stadium, Stadium Way | 695 yd | |
| Eva's Cafe | Unit 61, 9 Dolphin Centre, High Street | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 496 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 1,023 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 744 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 808 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.