Fernside Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 2QT 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 Fernside Road, Poole, BH15 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 2PA, BH15 2QG, BH15 2QZ, BH15 2PB, BH15 2QL, BH15 2QU, BH14 0PP, BH15 2QN, BH15 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 2QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 36.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 48.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.1% | 20.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 29.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 90.8% | 89.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 84.7% | 81.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 83.7% | 81.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernside Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Poole Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Fernside Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-10-12 | £467,715 |
| 9 Fernside Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-12-19 | £313,128 |
| 15 Fernside Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-11-06 | £416,776 |
| 11A Fernside Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2005-07-25 | £428,497 |
| 15 Fernside Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2003-08-15 | £428,172 |
BH15 2QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 689 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell County Middle School Mill Lane , Parkstone BH14 8UL | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,349 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,473 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 | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,021 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 | 5,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 240 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 | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,720 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 | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhub Poole | 133 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| Isan Thai Restaurant | 129 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| Happy Beans | 117 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| The Ark (Cafe) | The Ark, Poole Park Road | 371 yd | |
| The Kitchen | Poole Park Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 288 yd | |
| Poole Ex Servicemans Club | 66 North Road | 592 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 649 yd | |
| Ox | Ox, 81 Commercial Road | 769 yd | |
| The Britannia | Britannia Inn, 20 Britannia Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust | 123 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| No.1 Wok | 131 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 119 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| Parkway Fish Bar | 113 Parkstone Road | 140 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 883 yd | |
| Co-op | 101-107 Commercial Road | 923 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Poole Park Poole Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club SALTERNS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 24.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 24.4% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.