Vicarage Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3BB 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 Vicarage Road, Poole, BH15 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3AY, BH15 3AX, BH15 3BJ, BH15 3BQ, BH15 3AG, BH15 3AB, BH15 3BA, BH15 3BD, BH15 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 3BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 32.9% | 38.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 44.7% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 49% | 45.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 22.9% | 19.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 7.9% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 25.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 94.4% | 87.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 87.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Vicarage Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Oakdale and the 28th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 250.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Vicarage Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2010-10-22 | £425,977 |
| 54 Vicarage Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £130,800 | 2002-04-17 | £336,290 |
| 58 Vicarage Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2001-06-28 | £367,142 |
| 58 Vicarage Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2000-08-16 | £91,107 |
| 54 Vicarage Road, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2000-02-25 | £374,248 |
BH15 3BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH15 3BB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Green Infant School Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Foundation 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 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 1,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunseeker International Ltd | 29-33 Willis Way | 586 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 750 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 750 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 10-20 Sterte Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Entoyment War Gaming and Hobby Centre | Unit 2, Fleetsbridge Business Centre, Upton Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 671 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 716 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 367 yd | |
| Tang Village | 226 Wimborne Road | 506 yd | |
| Willys Hubbs Kitchen | B And Q Warehouse, Fleets Lane | 603 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 638 yd | |
| Consumer Engagement Group Ltd | 8-9 Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 863 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 964 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Wessex Harbour Gym Ltd UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STERTE AVENUE WEST | health and fitness suite | 909 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.