Kingston Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2LR 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 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 2LS, BH15 2NB, BH15 2LD, BH15 2NA, BH15 2LE, BH15 2DA, BH15 2LZ, BH15 2LY, BH15 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 2LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 40.2% | 47% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 32.1% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (85.2%) 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% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10% | 5.1% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.8% | 84.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 80.6% | 78.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 78.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Road was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Poole Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingston Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Poole Town and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-14 | £325,488 |
| 61 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-08-04 | £318,171 |
| Flat 3 49 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,750 | 2021-09-24 | £154,806 |
| 63 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-04-15 | £301,341 |
| 57 Kingston Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-09 | £338,929 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 1,198 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 | 510 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 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 4,839 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 | 1,175 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 | 1,854 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 170 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant & bars | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 313 yd | |
| Amigo Deli | Amigo Deli at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 319 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee At, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road | 319 yd | |
| Landmark Cafe | Longfleet United Reformed Church, St Marys Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs | Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road | 313 yd | |
| Poole Labour Club | 22 Wimborne Road | 491 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 230 High Street North | 548 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 594 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatnam Fish and Chips | 4 Tatnam Crescent | 170 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 6 Tatnam Crescent | 170 yd | |
| Mammy's Baps | 24 Wimborne Road | 490 yd | |
| Black Belt Breakfast | Poole Stadium, Stadium Way | 560 yd | |
| Crumbs | 117 Sterte Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Pitwines Close | 972 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Pitwines Close | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Poole Sports Centre (Closed) Second Floor Second Floor Dolphin Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 754 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Everyone Active Leisure Centre: Poole KINGLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| 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 | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.